Bass highlighted new statistics that show sharp declines in homicides both citywide and in neighborhoods historically affected by gang violence.
Over the last 12 months, violent crime reported by the Los Angeles Police Department on Metro properties increased 14% to 16% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
The number of homicides in Los Angeles continues to drop, going from 402 killings in 2021 to 382 last year, according to LAPD's 2022 Homicide Report.
One of the bills would increase the penalties for serial thieves and another would reinstate a mandatory 20-year minimum sentence for anyone convicted of using a firearm during a violent crime.
Our new Neighborhood Safety Tracker gathers crime and safety information across Southern California. But how is all that data reported, and why do some agencies have more up-to-date data than others?
Recent data shows 539 crimes involving motorized vehicles in the city from the beginning of the year until Nov. 20.