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.
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% 815Data provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Current as of Dec. 5, 2012.
