In a continuing effort to provide transparency to the public, Sheriff Jim
McDonnell stood beside his leadership team to present preliminary details
of Part I and Part II crime statistics for 2017 and to highlight the
decrease in crime from the previous year.
As a result of hard work and dedication to the residents and business
partners in the communities that we serve, early numbers of Part I and
Part II crime statistics demonstrate that the County saw a significant
decrease.
Between January 1, 2017 and December 26, 2017, Part I offenses, which
include criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault,
burglary, larceny theft, grand theft auto, and arson, preliminary data
showed an overall -4.6% change with 73,431 incidents. This compares to
77,007 reported Part I incidents for the same period last year.
“Today, I’m pleased to report significant decreases in crime rates across
L.A. County,” said Sheriff McDonnell, in reference to the compelling Part
I crime drop. “This represents nearly 3,600 fewer violent crimes or
property crimes committed this year.”
Year-to-date Department statistics for 2017 reflect an significant 20%
decrease in homicides and 27% decrease in gang-related homicides,
compared to 2016. Sheriff McDonnell believes this to be attributed to the
Central Patrol Division’s 35% reduction in homicides between 2016 and
2017. Century, Compton and East Los Angeles Stations had the most
significant decreases, with 45%, 44% and 53%, respectively, in homicides
between 2016 and 2017.
Decreases were also demonstrated in Part II crimes, which include
forgery, fraud and non-sufficient funds checks, felony and misdemeanor
sex, non-aggravated assault, weapons, offenses against family, narcotics,
liquor/tobacco, drunk-alcohol/drugs, disorderly conduct, vagrancy/quality
of life, gambling, drunk driving-vehicle/boat, vehicle/boating,
vandalism, warrants, receiving stolen property, federal offenses with and
without money, and felony and misdemeanor miscellaneous offenses. Early
data indicates that between January 1, 2017 and December 26, 2017, there
were 100,899 Part II offenses, demonstrating a -2.6% drop from the
103,563 offenses calculated between the same period in 2016.
The meaningfulness of concentrated attention and strategies implemented
by the Department’s Human Trafficking Bureau personnel, directed at
impacting illegal, commercial sex was presented in a significant change
to the number of felony sex offense statistics. “Because of their
dedicated efforts,” stated Sheriff McDonnell, “521 arrests were made, and
50 children and 26 adult victims were rescued.” Activity from the Human
Trafficking Bureau generated 340 reports in 2017, as compared to 92
reports in 2016, which was a 270% increase, referring to the aggressive
efforts made to protect victims and the greater willingness of victims to
seek help.
An uptick of numbers seen throughout the Department in the category of
vagrancy was also noted, with an approximate 196% increase in offenses
calculated between 2016 and 2017. The increase from 330
to 978 may be attributed to efforts and contacts made by the Community
Partnerships Bureau Homeless Outreach Services Team. Their outreach
to the homeless population and continued efforts to assist connects them
with housing and healthcare through the Los Angeles Homeless Services
Authority, housing healthcare and many other social services available to
those experiencing homelessness. Community Partnerships Bureau
Homeless Outreach Services Team personnel partner with station personnel
to conduct outreach missions in their local areas, and are committed to
ensuring our homeless population they matter and are protected.
These are a few examples of statistical peaks and valleys, both directly
and positively related to the attention of hardworking and dedicated
members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Please see attachments for graphics depicting additional statistics.
To view the entire press conference, please click on the following link
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Prepared by:
Deputy Lillian Peck
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