Crime Falls in LA, But California Criminal Lawyers Still Important
An LA Times article posted on the first of the year reports that, for the second year in a row, overall crime rates in Los Angeles County have been on the decrease. The interesting part of all of this is that nobody–not even police–is quite sure why. Regardless, this decrease in crime is welcome for both police and citizens alike.
Specific Statistics
Specifically, a thorough analysis of crime reports and police records throughout 2014 found that violent crime was down a total of 4% from the year before, property crime was down 7%, and homicide was down by 11%.
It’s interesting to compare today’s crime rates in Los Angeles County to those of just over a decade ago. In 1992, more than 144,000 crimes took place in the area, as opposed to just 70,000 in the past year.
Possible Explanations
Some officials speculate that the decrease in crime in Los Angeles County is simply a reflection of decreased crime rates as a whole across the nation. However, others have different theories as to what has led to the decrease in crime. For instance, some members of the LA County Sheriff’s Office credit the hard work of the sheriff’s department in addition to a greater effort by the community to deter crime.
Interestingly enough, the actual city of Los Angeles saw an increase in crime in 2014. Reports show that for the first time in more than 10 years, the city of LA increased. Specifically, crime rates were up a significant 12%.
Will the Trend Continue?
The good news for those living in Los Angeles County is that this trend of crime decreases has now occurred for two years straight, so the hopes are high that this will continue. However, only time will tell. Some are confident that crime will continue to decrease, whereas others aren’t so sure.
Regardless of the outcome, however, the fact remains that there will remain a need for experienced and dedicated California criminal lawyers in Los Angeles County and throughout the state. This is especially true when it comes to minor offenses and crimes, such as misdemeanors and first-time offenses.
Fortunately, those looking for a California criminal defense lawyer or California misdemeanor attorney don’t have to look too far to find one that’s both hard-working and experienced. Many even offer free initial consultations for those seeking legal advice. At The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf, you can receive the legal assistance you need in your defense against anything from a drunk driving accusation to a Federal crime. Give them a call today at (310) 277-1707 to schedule your consultation.
