Crime numbers dropped 3.3 percent between 2011 and 2012, according to Madison Police Chief Noble Wray.

Numbers released Wednesday show significant decreases in assaults, homicides, vehicle thefts, fraud and robberies. The number of aggravated assaults, sex offenses, damage to property and burglaries were up in 2012.

Wray said forcible sex offenses increased 24 percent in 2012, the largest increase in the report. The Dane County Rape Crisis Center has also seen a significant increase in crisis services, according to Kelly Anderson, executive director for the center.

Wray identified opiate addicted individuals, gang involved young people, and repeat criminal offenders as continued threats to public safety in Madison.

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Concerns about security after the bombing of the Boston Marathon are prompting organizers of the Crazylegs Classic in Madison to change the Camp Randall carry-in policy for Saturday's race.

Organizers said the carry-in policy will mirror Badger game day carry-in policies. Items permitted include bags no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches, binoculars, cameras, blankets, jackets, umbrellas, items related to a medical condition, chairbacks that are no more than 16 inches wide and diaper bags if a child is present. Items not permitted include food, beverages, containers, laser pointers, banners, flags, signs, noisemakers, weapons, inflatables, laptops, video recorders or any items deemed dangerous or inappropriate.

Anyone entering the stadium is subject to search. Storage facilities are not available for checking prohibited items.

Organizers have also said additional security measures will be taken during Saturday's race, but no specifics have been shared.

Madison police said the same man might be responsible for two pharmacy robberies Tuesday morning.

Police were called to Community Pharmacy at 341 State St. at 9:07 a.m. for a report of a robbery. The robber entered, kept a hand in his pocket and demanded pharmaceuticals. He took drugs, including morphine, according to police.

At 11:06 a.m., police were called to Shopko, at 2201 Zeier Rd., for a report of a robbery. Police said the robbery was similar to the robbery at Community Pharmacy.

A person of interest was located by police walking along East Washington Avenue near East Towne Mall Tuesday afternoon. He has not been arrested.