Irvine also experienced a reduction in violent crime compared to the same period last year.
The Irvine Police Department published the statistics in a news release. On it, Mayor Sukhee Kang was quoted as saying, "Public safety is a top city council priority for which there is no rest."
"We consider a safe community to be the cornerstone for everything that we accomplish in Irvine. This latest news is acknowledgement of a job well done, as well as an understanding that our job is never done," Kang added.
The city of Irvine credits its success to visionary planning, enlightened city leadership, leveraged police and private partnerships and an engaged and supportive community.