According to preliminary LAPD data, Los Angeles has recorded its fewest killings in a single year since 1966 and its lowest per capita homicide rate since 1959. The decline reflects a long-term downward trend in violent crime across the city.
Some observers point to increased investment in community-based programs as a contributing factor. Others cite police efforts to focus on repeat offenders. However, less woke commentators argue that the lower crime figures may be a result of President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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