Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Jim McDonnell announced Monday that overall crime in the city declined in 2024. Speaking alongside Mayor Karen Bass and members of the LAPD Board of Police Commissioners, McDonnell highlighted key statistics showing progress in crime reduction.
One of the most significant improvements was in Boyle Heights, where homicides dropped by 65%. Citywide, homicide cases saw a 14% decrease, with 47 fewer cases than in 2023. The number of victims shot fell by approximately 19%, with 225 fewer cases reported. LAPD also seized 7,634 illegal firearms, including 790 ghost guns.
Violent crime, which includes rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, declined by 2,586 cases compared to 2023. Aggravated assaults dropped by 2,371 cases, while rape cases decreased by 97. Robberies remained relatively stable, with 8,637 cases reported compared to 8,696 in the previous year.
Property crimes also saw a significant reduction, dropping by 7,259 cases overall. Burglaries declined by 1,092 cases, motor vehicle thefts decreased by 1,963 cases, and thefts from motor vehicles fell by 3,988 cases. Thefts, in general, declined by 216 cases.
Traffic safety remained a concern, but there were improvements in key areas. Fatal felony hit-and-run collisions dropped by nearly 6.5%, while DUI-related collisions declined by 36.7%. Fatal pedestrian-involved vehicle collisions decreased by 7%, with 13 fewer cases reported.
McDonnell credited the decline in crime to the department’s ongoing commitment to public safety and its partnerships with the community.
“While we celebrate this progress, there is still work to be done and we realize if you were a crime victim these numbers may not carry weight. We hear you,” McDonnell added. “The LAPD remains committed to ensuring every resident feels safe in their neighborhood. Together, we will continue driving these numbers in the right direction as we look ahead to the rest of 2025.”
