Eau Claire safer than Chippewa, Altoona and Menomonie?
V1 Staff |
In a move that’s sure to elicit “in your face” style showboating, Eau Claire has lowered its crime rate while violent crimes have increased slightly in Chippewa Falls, Altoona, and Menomonie. Based on recently released statistics by the Office of Justice (awesome business cards), Eau Claire has improved in all areas. Comparing 2008 to 2007, EC showed large decreases in both auto thefts (98 in 2007 versus 59 in 2008) and violent crimes (only one murder, and 56 aggravated assaults compared to 72 the year prior). While crime fell in Eau Claire, the state overall, and even the nation overall, violent crimes increased a bit in surrounding communities (Chippewa Falls, Altoona, and Menomonie). These towns had slight increases in robberies, rapes, assaults, and arson. In fact, car thefts more than doubled in Chippewa Falls, soaring from six cars to a whopping 13.
In a recent phone interview, Eau Claire told Volume One, “I’m not a hero here. Just doing my job, trying to keep safe. But I’m really proud of my auto theft decrease.” Eau Claire added, “In your face, Chippewa Falls.”