Pete Hollis Gateway Plan - City of Greenville

Pete Hollis Gateway Plan
Law Enforcement
The Rutherford Street and Pete Hollis Boulevard corridors have experienced
some challenges with regards to crime. Most of the crimes committed have been
assaults with intent to kill, drugs, prostitution, larceny, and nuisances.
The major concern of law enforcement seems to be the problems that are
created due to the City and County boundary being in such close proximity to the
study area. Often, criminals hide out or cross over the boundary to escape law
enforcement. In addition, crimes committed are at areas such as the Hot Spot
and Poe Mill in the County seep over into the City.
Another problem that Law Enforcement faces is that the City of Greenville has
specific ordinances that assist police with crimes such as loitering to engage in
drug activity or prostitution. Unfortunately, the County only operates under the
state codes, which does not address these issues. When these crimes are
committed in the County, they adversely affect the City, however, the County
cannot make an arrest until drug activity or prostitution has actually occurred.
Below is a figure illustrating the total crimes that have been committed in the
area. These crimes are broken out into Burglary, Robbery, Auto Break-In, and
Auto Theft.
Figure 2: Total Crime
Total Crime
120
100
80
60
40
Burglary
Robbery
Auto Break-In
Auto Theft
20
0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Year
Updated by Crime Analysis, February 24, 2006
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