LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass today released the following statement after a report was released indicating that Los Angeles City is on pace for the lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years.
“Reports show that Los Angeles is on pace for the lowest homicide total in 60 years,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “Especially with the summer underway, we will continue to implement comprehensive safety strategies with law enforcement and community organizations to keep Angelenos safe. That means swiftly responding when crime happens and holding people accountable, while also working to prevent crime from happening in the first place.”
Earlier this year, Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell announced drops in Homicides and Person Crimes while pledging continued aggressive action to keep Angelenos safe. She also announced that violence had significantly decreased in targeted Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) zones across Los Angeles in 2024 due to the work of community violence interventionists. The Mayor reported a 45% decrease in gang-related homicides in GRYD zones compared to 2023. GRYD zones have seen a 56% decrease in gang-related homicides compared to 2022.