After reaching a historically low level in 2014, the rate of Part 1 crime, which includes murder, rape, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, theft, grand theft auto and arson, rose 29% between 2015 and 2018. But in 2019, Part 1 crime fell by 16%. Here’s a look at how major categories of Part 1 crimes have risen and fallen since 2015. (Click visualization to enlarge)
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 10, 2020. Read the original PDF.