Criminal activity dropped about 14 percent in Marina del Rey from 2007 to 2011, and the statistics so far for 2012 show the trend is continuing, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department data.
Crimes such as aggravated assault, burglaries and automobile thefts all declined significantly in the past five years. Arson was the only crime that saw an uptick.
In Los Angeles County, violent incidents have decreased about 20 percent from 2007 to 2011 and serious property crimes have fallen about 15 percent, according to the Sheriff’s Department. However, in the first six months of 2012, crimes in the county have increased compared to the first six months of 2011.
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Marina del Rey Statistics
2007 Reported Incidents 2011 Reported Incidents 2007-2011% increase/decrease 2012 YTD Incidents Homicide 0 0 none 0 Rape 5 5 none 2 Robbery 63 39 -38% 22 Aggravated Assault 71 52 -27% 26 Burglary 328 272 -17% 127 Larceny Theft 511 494 -3% 199 Grand Theft Auto 113 73 -35.4% 34 Arson 3 5 66% 4 Total 1,094 940 -14% 414Data provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Current as of July 5, 2012.
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