GREENSBORO, N.C. — Homicides in Greensboro increased 47 percent in 2011 compared to the city’s three-year average of 2008-2010, according to police.

Police said there were 25 homicides reported last year, an increase from 16 in 2010, 15 in 2009 and 20 in 2008.

Police sent a press release earlier this month saying homicides had only increased by 32 percent. They have since admitted they made a mistake and apologized for the error.

Rapes and aggravated assaults also increased, while robberies, burglaries, larcenies and auto thefts have all seen a decline, according to police.

Police Chief Ken Miller said he wants to see the violent crime numbers to come down. He said one way to do this is preventive efforts including putting better technology in police cars.

Below is an updated version of the Greensboro crime statistics:

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - Inadequate locks may have contributed to the spike in home burglaries in the city.  Greensboro police Captain Hinson reviewed burglaries in the district and found that in many of the homes inadequate locks may have allowed easier access to the homes. Hinson contacted Lowes Home Improvement who, with the assistance of the Kwik Lock company agreed to donate locks to residents in eastern division who had been burglarized or were elderly.

On Saturday, May 14, officers from Eastern Division and representatives from Lowes and Kwik Lock will assemble at the Maple Street substation before installing locks.

A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for any information leading to the arrest or indictment of a suspect accused of credit card fraud.

Greensboro and Guilford Crime Stoppers are offering the reward.

Police are looking for any information they can on the possible identity of the suspect.

Anyone with any information can call Crime Stoppers at 373-1000.

A caller's identity does not have to be revealed to earn the reward and calls will not be taped or traced, according to Crime Stoppers.

The suspect is pictured above.

No further details were provided.

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