Los Angeles officials have reported sharp falls in homicides and shooting victims over the past four years, with city figures showing a 47% reduction in killings and a 50% drop in people injured by gunfire.
The figures compare the period from October 22, 2022, with the same date in 2026. Officials said the decline represented 161 fewer homicide deaths and 573 fewer shooting victims across the city.
Mayor Karen Bass announced the figures at the Van Nuys Community Police Station alongside John Lee, chair of the Los Angeles City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Councilwoman Imelda Padilla and representatives of the Los Angeles Police Department.
The latest Los Angeles crime statistics also showed further falls in the San Fernando Valley over the past year. Burglaries were down 41%, robberies fell by 21% and vehicle thefts declined by 31%, according to the figures presented by city officials.
Mr Lee said the reductions meant fewer residents had become victims, and credited LAPD officers for their work. He described the progress in the San Fernando Valley as significant, particularly the fall in burglaries.
Officials did not release specific figures for the total number of shooting incidents during the four-year comparison, meaning the data relates to shooting victims rather than the overall number of shootings.
The announcement came as Los Angeles prepares for its municipal elections, with Ms Bass seeking another term as mayor in a contest against City Councilwoman Nithya Raman.
