Crime In Los Angeles
Crime in the city of Los Angeles has been a major problem in Southern California and a concern for Angelenos since the early 20th century. However in the recent years in the city of Los Angeles crime rates are the lowest they have ever been.
In 2010, Los Angeles reported 293 homicides - which corresponds to a rate of 7.6 (per 100,000 population) - a major decrease from 1993, when the all time homicide rate of over 21.1 (per 100,000 population) was reported for the year. This included 15 officer-involved shootings. One shooting led to a SWAT team member's death, Randal Simmons, the first in LAPD's history.
The city is patrolled by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Read more about Crime In Los Angeles: Watts Riots, The Crack Epidemic (1984-1990), 1992 Riots, North Hollywood Shootout, C.R.A.S.H., The Los Angeles May Day Mêlée, South Central L.A., Crips and Bloods Feud, Social Impact
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