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# Serious crime drops 2.9 percent
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/serious-crime-drops-2-9-percent/
- Published: 2022-02-01T15:09:08.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-04T14:58:58.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: News, Crime, Santa Monica, smpd, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:28

The Santa Monica Police Department has released its annual crime report for last year.

Part I crimes were down about 2.9% in 2021\. A notable decrease is seen in the categories of Rape, Residential Burglary, and overall Larceny – Theft. However, when reviewing the 5 year data, our city has experienced the following increases:

- In 2021, firearm use in Aggravated Assaults shows the highest number of incidents in five years.
- Non-Residential Burglary shows an increase over the last five years. In 2019, the numbers declined, however in 2020 the City saw a significant spike in this category due to Covid-related closures and the civil unrest on May 31, 2020.
- Auto Parts Theft show a significant increase over the past five years. The increase is largely due to the prevalence of catalytic converter thefts.
- Grand Theft incidents show an increase in the last five years. Notably, trucks and “other” vehicles show an observable increase.
- Lastly, Arson shows an increase over the past five years. More than 40% involve trash and recycle bins set on fire.

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