Crime Blotter: Week of February 7, 2026

Your weekly snapshot of public safety in Schertz, Cibolo, and Universal City.

Data Limitation Notice

For Issue #1, we're working with limited real-time crime data access. The Guadalupe County Sheriff's crime map currently shows incidents from early 2025, not this week's activity. We're working on establishing better data pipelines for future issues.

What we can show you: Crime trends from the sheriff's public map (224 incidents logged over recent months). This gives you a sense of what types of crimes are most common in our area.

What we're building: Direct feeds from Schertz PD, Cibolo PD, and UC PD dispatch logs for true weekly crime reporting. Starting in Issue #2, expect current-week incident summaries.

Crime Breakdown: What's Happening in Guadalupe County

Based on the most recent available data from the Guadalupe County Sheriff's crime map (224 incidents):

Top Offenses

🥊 Assault — 67 incidents (30%)
Leading the board. Includes domestic violence, bar fights, and neighbor disputes.

🚗 Theft — 57 incidents (25%)
Vehicle theft, burglary of vehicles, shoplifting, package theft. Lock your cars.

💊 Drug Offenses — 36 incidents (16%)
Possession, distribution, paraphernalia. Enforcement remains a priority.

📢 Disturbing the Peace — 14 incidents (6%)
Noise complaints, harassment, public intoxication.

🏠 Burglary — 13 incidents (6%)
Breaking and entering, typically targeting homes or businesses.

💳 Fraud — 10 incidents (4%)
Scams, identity theft, credit card fraud. Stay vigilant.

🔫 Sex Crimes — 7 incidents (3%)
Sexual assault, indecency. Serious offenses that often go underreported.

🔨 Vandalism — 5 incidents (2%)
Criminal mischief, property damage.

🔫 Weapon Violations — 2 incidents
Unlawful carry, prohibited weapons.

Other: Vehicle theft, robbery, arson (1 each)

What the Numbers Tell Us

Assault and theft dominate. Together, they account for 55% of all reported incidents. That's consistent with national trends — property crime and interpersonal violence are the bread and butter of local law enforcement.

Drug enforcement is active. 36 drug-related incidents (16% of total) shows deputies are making arrests. Whether that's reducing drug use or just filling jail cells is a separate question.

Fraud is on the rise everywhere. 10 reported incidents likely understate the problem — many victims don't report scams, especially if the dollar amount is small.

Safety Reminders

Based on the crime patterns:

🚗 Lock your vehicles.
Theft is the #2 offense. Most vehicle burglaries are crimes of opportunity — unlocked cars, valuables visible.

📦 Secure packages.
Porch pirate season is year-round now. Use lockboxes, doorbell cameras, or schedule deliveries when you're home.

🏠 Know your neighbors.
Assault and disturbances often involve people who know each other. Strong neighborhoods = fewer incidents.

💳 Watch for scams.
If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Verify before you pay. Report fraud to local PD and the FTC.

📢 Report suspicious activity.
See something, say something. Non-emergency: (830) 379-1224 (Guadalupe County Sheriff). Emergency: 911.

What's Coming in Issue #2

Starting next week, we're rolling out real-time crime reporting:

• Schertz PD dispatch logs (current week incidents)
• Cibolo PD activity (arrests, major calls)
• UC PD reports (public safety updates)
• Regional crime trends (month-over-month comparisons)

Goal: Every Sunday, you get a current snapshot of what happened in your neighborhood that week. Not months-old data — real-time transparency.

Have a Crime Tip?

If you have information about unsolved crimes or ongoing criminal activity:

• Guadalupe County Sheriff: (830) 379-1224
• Schertz PD: (210) 619-1000
• Cibolo PD: (210) 658-2489
• UC PD: (210) 659-0333
• Crime Stoppers: 1-800-252-TIPS (anonymous)

Source: Guadalupe County Sheriff's crime map (public data, 224 incidents logged through early 2025)

Note: This crime blotter will improve significantly in future issues as we establish direct data feeds with local police departments. We're committed to providing current, actionable public safety information — not stale statistics.

Have questions about crime in your neighborhood? Email SCUCNews.