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Sheriff Jim McDonnell at a press conference in Downtown Los Angeles on Dec. 28.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Announces ‘Significant’ Crime Decrease in 2017 (VIDEO)

Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell announced Thursday a drop in major crimes throughout the county in 2017.


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Sheriff McDonnell reported a decrease in homicides, burglaries and many other crimes considered “Part I Offences” by the law enforcement agency.

“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.”

Between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 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.

Year-to-date Department statistics for 2017 reflect a significant 20 percent decrease in homicides and 27 percent decrease in gang-related homicides, compared to 2016.

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 Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 26, 2017, there were 100,899 Part II offenses, demonstrating a -2.6 percent 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 percent increase.

An uptick of numbers seen throughout the Department in the category of vagrancy was also noted, with an approximate 196 percent increase in offenses calculated between 2016 and 2017. Te increase 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.

Ed. Note: This above information was provided to KHTS by The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 

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Los Angeles County Sheriff Announces ‘Significant’ Crime Decrease in 2017 (VIDEO)

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Devon Miller was born and raised in Santa Clarita. He joined KHTS Radio as a digital marketing intern in September of 2017, and later moved to news as a staff writer in December. Miller attended College of the Canyons and served as the Associated Student Government President. Miller is now News Director for KHTS, covering breaking news and politics across the Santa Clarita Valley.