by Cynthia Renaud, Police Chief

The City of Santa Monica is down 8% in our Part I crimes (Violent Crimes - aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, robbery / Non-Violent Property Crimes - arson, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft). At this time last year, we had 1,991 Part 1 crimes. This year, we have had 1,832, a decrease of 159 Part 1 crimes. We are seeing the most notable decreases in aggravated assaults, which are down 35%. Burglaries, both residential and commercial, are down 16%. 

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