South Deering · 2025-03
South Deering 311 calls jump 50%, potholes lead
South Deering logged 809 service requests in March, up 50% from February. Pothole complaints led with 88, followed by 74 graffiti removal requests. Crime reports rose 55% to 189 incidents, with violent offenses up 72% to 62. Eleven permits were issued—all through the express program—totaling about $40k, down 22% in dollar value from last month. Three food establishments failed inspections, up from one in February.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 11 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $40,168 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 809 |
| Reported crimes | 189 |
| Violent crimes | 62 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- MANJIM & MACHINE (Regulated Business License)
- BURGER KING #16882 (Retail Food Establishment)
- SIMS METAL MANAGEMENT (Regulated Business License)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #0092 (Tobacco)
- T-MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- MARIA'S CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 11
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 88
- Graffiti Removal Request — 74
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 58
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 52
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 38