West Pullman · 2025-02
West Pullman violent crime climbs to 87 incidents
Violent crime in West Pullman rose to 87 incidents in February, up from 67 the month before—a 30% climb. Overall crime fell 7.5% to 247 reports. Permits dropped to 16 from 23, pulling in $237k in value, down 16.5%. Most were express permits (13 of 16). Residents filed 831 service requests, a 5% uptick, with 138 asking for tree trims even though the city no longer accepts that category. Garbage cart maintenance and abandoned vehicle complaints each logged 61 calls.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 16 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $236,574 |
| New business licenses | 3 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 831 |
| Reported crimes | 247 |
| Violent crimes | 87 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- PERFECT TOUCH MAID (Regulated Business License)
- ROBERT L. JOHNSON JR. (Peddler License)
- JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 13
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 138
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 61
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 61
- Street Light Out Complaint — 53
- Stray Animal Complaint — 39