Police Release Fiesta Crime Stats
Most Misdemeanor Arrests Due to Alcohol-Related Incidents
The Santa Barbara Police Department today released crime statistics for this year’s Fiesta celebration, held from Wednesday, August 3 – Sunday, August 7.
According to department spokesperson Sgt. Lorenzo Duarte, the numbers aren’t complete as they only reflect data gathered by officers assigned specifically to Fiesta details. They don’t include patrol arrests or citations. “A good portion of the misdemeanor arrests and cites were for alcohol-related incidents,” said Duarte.
Below is this year’s breakdown, followed by crime data from Fiesta 2010.
2011
Citations
Traffic: 244
Parking: 102
Muni Code: 131
Misc. Infractions: 77
Tows: 21
Unlicensed Driver: 19
Suspended License: 4
Arrests
Felony: 31
Misdemeanor: 112
DUI: 23
Felony DUI: 0
2010
Citations
Traffic: 330
Parking: 197
Muni Code: 194
Misc. Infractions: 65
Tows: 52
Unlicensed Driver: 23
Suspended License: 4
Arrests
Felony: 30
Misdemeanor: 143
DUI: 22
Felony DUI: 2