10-07-2025
Homicide Numbers Could Be at 60-Year Low for L.A.
Homicide Numbers Could Be at 60-Year Low for L.A. originally appeared on L.A. Mag.
Los Angeles is on its way to achieving its lowest homicide total in 60 years, according to an announcement from Mayor Bass number of homicides in the city dropped by about 20 percent in the first six months of 2025. Bass credits safety strategies and a significant decrease in gang-related crimes affecting L.A. youth.'Especially with the summer underway, we will continue to implement comprehensive safety strategies with law enforcement and community organizations to keep Angelenos safe,' Bass said in an Instagram post this morning. 'That means swiftly responding when crime happens and holding people accountable while also working to prevent crime from happening in the first place.'
The LAPD reported 116 homicides through June 28, down from 152 during this time last year, NBC 4 homicides in gang reduction and youth development zones have decreased by 56% since 2022, according to a FOX 11 report.
This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
