Sexual assaults increased to 12 reports (including attempts) in November 2009, 10 of which were assaults by acquaintances. The other 2 were attempted assaults, one by a stranger, the other by an acquaintance. The total is up from the 6 reported in October 2009 and the 4 reported in November 2008.

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