SAN ANTONIO — Sheriff Javier Salazar provided an update Thursday on crime statistics throughout Bexar County during the pandemic.
In a Zoom meeting, the sheriff said while overall reported crime is down, that doesn't necessarily tell the whole story. He said domestic violence may be going unreported right now during social distancing and while children are out of school. He said these things take away the usual opportunities for abuse victims to make an outcry.
According to a crime report, family violence calls are down 22 percent from March 3rd to April 25th, 2020
He said if you are a victim of domestic violence or feel unsafe in your home, please call 911 or you can actually text to 911 as well if you are unable to make a phone call. You can also call the Battered Women's and Children's Shelter at 210-733-8810.
The sheriff also said while car burglaries are down 43 percent from March 3rd to April 25th, 2020, car thefts are only down 11 percent from that time period. He said he is seeing several models of pickup trucks being stolen and taken south. He said to make sure you take everything of value out of your vehicle before going to bed at night.
Sheriff Salazar said drunk driving is also down, presumably due to social distancing, but his deputies are still continuing their efforts to keep the streets safe.
Here is the full report on crime statistics provided by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office:
See the full press conference below:
