Los Angeles crime statistics for last 6 months of 2010
The following are the number of crimes reported by the Los Angeles Police Department and L.A. County Sheriff for the 6-month period ending December 26th, 2010:
- 16, 956 violent crimes
- 70,775 property crimes
The neighborhood with the most violent crime was Chesterfield Square. The neighborhood with the most property crime was Rancho Dominguez. The neighborhood with the least property and violent crime was Green Valley.
A violent crime may be any type of criminal offense committed against a person, with the intent to cause harm or injury. Assault and battery,
murder,
manslaughter and forcible
rape are all examples of violent crimes. A property crime is a criminal offense committed against property. This may include shoplifting, auto theft,
arson and similar offenses.
Particularly for people who live in communities with high crime rates, law enforcement will forever be on the lookout for criminal offenders. In their attempt to keep the streets safe and put criminals behind bars, they may cut corners, make unlawful arrests or otherwise violate a defendant's rights. If you or someone you know has been accused of or arrested for any type of criminal offense in the Los Angeles area, please do not hesitate to contact an attorney who can actively protect your rights and interests. At Okabe & Haushalter, we treat our clients with the respect and one-on-one attention they deserve while fighting on their behalf inside and outside of the criminal courtroom to seek the case result they need.
Contact a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer at our firm today for a confidential review of your case.