Crime numbers increase in Jefferson County

The number of reported crimes in Jefferson County increased by nearly one hundred from 2008 to 2009, in part a reflection of the number of people who've moved to rural areas, according to information from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

The 2009 Uniform Crime Report released Tuesday indicates the total number of crimes increased from 667 in 2008 to 743 in 2009.

The numbers do not include crimes in cities within Jefferson County.

                     2009        2008       2007

Homicide             0              0            1          

Sex Assault         6              2            5 

Robbery            12              3            5

Burglary          159          150         139

Theft              251          257         279

Auto Theft         60           51           63 

Total             743          667         726