Englewood · 2025-03
Englewood violent crime jumps 64%, overall offenses up 44%
Violent crime in Englewood hit 180 incidents in March, up 64% from 110 the prior month. Total crime reached 462 cases, a 44% jump from 320. Residents filed 912 service requests—12% more than February—led by 76 pothole complaints and 65 garbage cart issues. Permit activity held steady at 21 jobs, but their combined value dropped 30% to $765k. Thirteen express permits accounted for most of the month's construction work.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 21 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $764,744 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 912 |
| Reported crimes | 462 |
| Violent crimes | 180 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- Spot Bistro (Retail Food Establishment)
- EXXON MOBILE (Tobacco)
- BURGER KING #11297 (Retail Food Establishment)
- COMMUNITY CARES CAR SPA (Limited Business License)
- BP (Tobacco)
- AMELIA PLASCENCIA (Peddler License)
- WAGS JANYM LLC (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 13
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 6
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 76
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 65
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 59
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 55
- Street Light Out Complaint — 45