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Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics for 2019 Monday which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.

Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property.  The offenses of murder (homicide), rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and auto theft make up the property crime category.  Both of these categories combined are referred to as Part I Offenses.

Through the fourth quarter of 2019, officers responded to a total of 92 overall Part 1 Offense complaints, which represents a 32% decrease as compared to 135 offenses in 2018.  Violent crime decreased 20% from 25 offenses in 2018 to 20 in 2019. Property crime decreased by 35% from 110 in 2018 to 72 in 2019. The total of 92 Part 1 Crimes is believed to be the lowest recorded crime rate in the Department’s history.    

Many factors can contribute to crime within a community. The Los Alamos Police Department thanks our Community partners, residents, and visitors for helping sustain Los Alamos as one of the Safest Communities in the nation.  Residents are asked to continue securing their homes and vehicles while remaining vigilant and reporting suspected criminal behavior.

Part 1 Crime for 2019 by classification are as follows:

 

2018	2019	VIOLENT CRIMES
0	0	HOMICIDE	–	no change
0	0	MANSLAUGHTER	–	no change
5	10	RAPE	–	increased by	100.0%
1	1	AGG. ROBBERY	–	no change
19	9	AGG. ASSAULT	–	decreased by	52.6%
25	20	TOTAL VIOLENT CRIMES	–	decreased by	20.0%
2018	2019	PROPERTY CRIMES
19	8	BURGLARY	–	decreased by	57.9%
88	60	LARCENY	–	decreased by	31.8%
2	4	AUTO THEFT	–	increased by	100.0%
1	0	ARSON	–	decreased by	100.0%
110	72	TOTAL PROPERTY CRIMES	–	decreased by	34.5%
135	92	TOTAL PART 1	–	decreased by	31.8%