Posted on 09/21/2009 7:57:56 PM PDT by dragnet2
Homicides drop more than other crimes.
Despite the tough economic times, both violent and property crimes are down significantly in areas patrolled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department so far in 2009
The biggest drop in any major crime category is in homicides, down 23.5% through Sept. 18 this year compared with the same period in 2008.
Crime has decreased despite an economic downturn that has hit particularly hard in some relatively poor neighborhoods patrolled by the Sheriff's Department, including Compton and unincorporated South L.A.
Baca predicted more than a year ago that the ailing economy could result in crime increases, but that has so far not materialized.
Overall, violent crime dropped nearly 10% in the dozens of communities that the Sheriff's Department patrols, running from the Antelope Valley on the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south and San Dimas on the east. Property crimes also declined 11% so far in 2009 compared with 2008. There have been 153 homicides so far in 2009, 48 fewer than last year.
The Sheriff's Department statistics are echoed in the city of Los Angeles, where homicides are down 16.6%, violent crime has dropped 8% and property crime has declined 7%.
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
Excellent point. However, living in the North part of the state, I can say I’m shocked by the cases that local DA’s pass on or bargain down to nothing. It varies a lot by city and county. I’ll bet you can guess which one’s are worst. Budget reasons are the usual excuse, if anyone notices.
Just a wild hunch, but I'd bet things like murder, rape, and armed robbery pretty much get reported.
Oh, Hell, I don’t got into Baltimordor at all. My last trip up there was back in the 90s for a gun show, of all things.
Big Bump!
Immigrant population in California declines
9/22/2009
Immigrant population in California declines Survey data point to a dramatic shift in the nation
I was just comparing your major city to Cals...As you can see, Marylands major city crime rate is substantially higher than California’s.
In fact, Maryland’s major city has higher crime rates in 6 out of the 7 major crime categories....
That my friend is significant.
It clearly shows you’ve got a hell of a lot of low life in Maryland.
Then again, maybe I’ve listened to the opening of Law & Order for too many years....
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