Murders in Los Angeles are down slightly this year

Crime Trends in U.S. Cities: Year-End 2023 Update

The report assesses monthly changes between 2018 and 2023 for 12 crimes: homicide, aggravated assault, gun assault, domestic violence, robbery, ...

Homicides in U.S. to drop by record numbers in 2023 - Axios

Despite the decreases, a majority of Americans believe crime is rising in the country.

Violent crime in Los Angeles drops again as traffic deaths outpace ...

Violent crime in Los Angeles decreased in 2023, as the city saw more traffic-related deaths than homicides, according to LAPD crime ...

I saw this LA Times headline and post “Crime is down, but fear is up

Los Angeles is so much less scary than it was in the late '80s and '90s. The data is correct and violent crime overall has decreased significantly over the ...

Crime Trends in U.S. Cities: Mid-Year 2023 Update

Domestic violence incidents increased by 0.3% in 11 cities during the first half of 2023 compared to the first half of 2022. Violent crimes ...

Killings in L.A. are on pace to top last year's high - Los Angeles Times

People are being killed in Los Angeles in 2022 at near the same elevated rate as last year, when homicides hit a 15-year high, according to ...

Crime Stats Still Show a Decline Since 2020 - FactCheck.org

Crime statistics compiled by the FBI and other sources show an increase in violent crime, notably murders, in 2020 and a decline since.

How murders in Los Angeles compare with the rest of California

A city's homicide total is often used to judge overall safety, but understanding the death toll requires context. The Los Angeles murder rate— ...

Murder Laws in California | Penal Code 187 PC - Hedding Law Firm

Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer explains California Penal Code 187 PC murder laws, penalties, related crimes, and how to best fight the charges.

After Decreases in 2020, Both Property and Violent Crimes Are Up ...

Preliminary data from four major California cities—Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, and San Francisco—show that property and violent crime numbers have ...

Murder increase in Los Angeles appears to slow

The latest crime data released by the LAPD shows a much smaller increase in the number of murders in 2024, but most data on violence still unavailable.

Next Los Angeles DA says he'll eliminate 'pro-criminal blanket policies'

Anyone who breaks the law will receive “proportional” consequences — no more “get out of jail free” cards, said Nathan Hochman.

Our Reports - LA County Department of Public Health

Despite the leveling off the overdose mortality rate, the proportion of overdose deaths involving fentanyl continued to rise in 2022 to 66%. In 2021 and 2022 ...

Murders down up to 20% in some major US cities -- including NYC

Police officers at active crime scene of a shooting on East 57th Street, Brooklyn, 4. Murders in some of the nation's major cities dipped by up ...

What the New California Crime Stats Show - Pacific Research Institute

Violent crime in California increased by 3.3% in 2023, while thefts and property crimes have increased based on industry and victim reports.

What's behind LA's rise in crime rates? - Los Angeles - LAist

Violent crime in Los Angeles has increased for two years in a row. A panel of experts examine why and what is being done to tackle the issue.

Murder Rates Are Plummeting. What Should We Make of It?

In data from over 200 cities, homicides are down a little over 19 percent when compared to a similar time frame in 2023.

Violent crime is up and drug use, trespassing and thefts are down on ...

From March to April, assaults and other violent crimes rose nearly 16% on the LA Metro system.

California's Looming Crime Catastrophe | City Journal

Recent legislation makes it easier for felons to claim racial bias—potentially putting them back on the streets in large numbers ...

What the data says about crime in the U.S. - Pew Research Center

Among violent crimes, aggravated assault was the most common offense, followed by robbery, rape, and murder/nonnegligent manslaughter. BJS ...