Despite the population growth, Sheriff Tim Pounds has been effective in reducing nearly all Part I crimes in Douglas County since taking office on January 1, 2017. A Part I crime is commonly considered as “More Serious” and includes, Homicide, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Rape, Burglary, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson. In 2023 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office had a total of 1178 Part 1 crimes. That is 557 fewer than the 1735 reported in 2016. Aggravated Assaults and Homicides were the only categories that have increased, and each of those categories increased by a total of only 2 incidents each.

**2023 had 557 fewer part 1 crimes compared to 2016.**

The stats below reflect 2016 before Sheriff Pounds was elected and after 7 years in office.

Only Homicides and Aggravated Assaults have increased since 2016, with both having an increase of 2 incidents each. All other Part 1 Crimes shown above have continued to decrease over the years. This include significant decreases in both Burglaries and Larceny incidents.

More detailed information can be found in our 10 Year Review and Graphs.