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Marina del Rey Auto Thefts Drop Significantly in Past Year

Statistics parallel declining trend in county crimes.

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Crimes in Marina del Rey dropped about 6 percent in Marina del Rey as of December 2012, compared to one year ago.

Violent crimes fell by about 8 percent and property crimes dropped about 6 percent, according to Los Angeles Sheriff's Department data released Dec. 5.

There was a significant decrease in automobile thefts in the same time period, about 19 percent.

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Marina del Rey Statistics

2011 YTD Reported Incidents 2011-2012% increase/decrease 2012 YTD Reported Incidents Homicide 0 none 0 Rape 5 -40% 3 Robbery 35 -6% 33 Aggravated Assault 47 -6% 44 Burglary 244 -4% 234 Larceny Theft 464 -5% 441 Grand Theft Auto 68 -19% 55 Arson 5 none 5 Total 868 -6% 815

Data provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Current as of Dec. 5, 2012.

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