***Starting on March 7th, 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) will adopt a new Records Management System for reporting crimes and arrests. This new system is being implemented to comply with the FBI's mandate to collect NIBRS-only data (NIBRS — FBI - https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/ucr/nibrs). During this transition, users will temporarily see only incidents reported in the retiring system. However, the LAPD is actively working on generating new NIBRS datasets to ensure a smoother and more efficient reporting system. *** **Update 1/18/2024 - LAPD is facing issues with posting the Crime data, but we are taking immediate action to resolve the problem. We understand the importance of providing reliable and up-to-date information and are committed to delivering it. As we work through the issues, we have temporarily reduced our updates from weekly to bi-weekly to ensure that we provide accurate information. Our team is actively working to identify and resolve these issues promptly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Rest assured, we are doing everything we can to fix the problem and get back to providing weekly updates as soon as possible. ** This dataset reflects incidents of crime in the City of Los Angeles dating back to 2020. This data is transcribed from original crime reports that are typed on paper and therefore there may be some inaccuracies within the data. Some location fields with missing data are noted as (0°, 0°). Address fields are only provided to the nearest hundred block in order to maintain privacy. This data is as accurate as the data in the database. Please note questions or concerns in the comments.

This dataset reflects incidents of crime in the City of Los Angeles from 2010 - 2019. This data is transcribed from original crime reports that are typed on paper and therefore there may be some inaccuracies within the data. Some location fields with missing data are noted as (0°, 0°). Address fields are only provided to the nearest hundred block in order to maintain privacy. This data is as accurate as the data in the database. Please note questions or concerns in the comments.

Serious violent crimes consist of Part 1 offenses as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Uniform Reporting Statistics. These include murders, nonnegligent homicides, rapes (legacy and revised), robberies, and aggravated assaults. LAPD data were used for City of Los Angeles, LASD data were used for unincorporated areas and cities that contract with LASD for law enforcement services, and CA Attorney General data were used for all other cities with local police departments. This indicator is based on location of residence. Single-year data are only available for Los Angeles County overall, Service Planning Areas, Supervisorial Districts, City of Los Angeles overall, and City of Los Angeles Council Districts.Neighborhood violence and crime can have a harmful impact on all members of a community. Living in communities with high rates of violence and crime not only exposes residents to a greater personal risk of injury or death, but it can also render individuals more susceptible to many adverse health outcomes. People who are regularly exposed to violence and crime are more likely to suffer from chronic stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. They are also less likely to be able to use their parks and neighborhoods for recreation and physical activity.For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the initiative homepage.

This map shows a comparable measure of crime in the United States. The crime index compares the average local crime level to that of the United States as a whole. An index of 100 is average. A crime index of 120 indicates that crime in that area is 20 percent above the national average.The crime data is provided by Applied Geographic Solutions, Inc. (AGS). AGS created models using the FBI Uniform Crime Report databases as the primary data source and using an initial range of about 65 socio-economic characteristics taken from the 2000 Census and AGS’ current year estimates. The crimes included in the models include murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The total crime index incorporates all crimes and provides a useful measure of the relative “overall” crime rate in an area. However, these are unweighted indexes, meaning that a murder is weighted no more heavily than a purse snatching in the computations. The geography depicts states, counties, Census tracts and Census block groups. An urban/rural "mask" layer helps you identify crime patterns in rural and urban settings. The Census tracts and block groups help identify neighborhood-level variation in the crime data.------------------------The Civic Analytics Network collaborates on shared projects that advance the use of data visualization and predictive analytics in solving important urban problems related to economic opportunity, poverty reduction, and addressing the root causes of social problems of equity and opportunity. For more information see About the Civil Analytics Network.

In 2022, the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area recorded the highest homicide rate of U.S. cities with a population over 250,000, at **** homicides per 100,000 residents, followed by the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. However, homicide data was not recorded in all U.S. metro areas, meaning that there may be some cities with a higher homicide rate. St. Louis St. Louis, which had a murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate of **** in 2022, is the second-largest city by population in Missouri. It is home to many famous treasures, such as the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, Washington University in St. Louis, the Saint Louis Zoo, and the renowned Gateway Arch. It is also home to many corporations, such as Monsanto, Arch Coal, and Emerson Electric. The economy of St. Louis is centered around business and healthcare, and boasts ten Fortune 500 companies. Crime in St. Louis Despite all of this, St. Louis suffers from high levels of crime and violence. As of 2023, it was listed as the seventh most dangerous city in the world as a result of their extremely high murder rate. Not only does St. Louis have one of the highest homicide rates in the United States, it also reports one of the highest numbers of violent crimes. Despite high crime levels, the GDP of the St. Louis metropolitan area has been increasing since 2001.

Colombia crime rate per 100K population for 2021 was 27.48, a 13.37% increase from 2020.

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<li>Colombia crime rate per 100K population for 2020 was <strong>24.24</strong>, a <strong>5.87% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Colombia crime rate per 100K population for 2019 was <strong>25.75</strong>, a <strong>1.82% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Colombia crime rate per 100K population for 2018 was <strong>26.23</strong>, a <strong>3.13% increase</strong> from 2017.</li>
</ul>Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing; the difference is usually in the organization of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded.

As of 2020, there were 28,882 violent crimes reported in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Police Department. Within the provided time period, the highest number of robberies was reported in 2017, at 30,507.

ABOUT

The Crime Incidents in Los Angeles (2020-2025) provides a detailed record of reported crimes in Los Angeles. It includes crucial information such as the date, time, location, crime type, victim demographics, and weapon usage. This dataset is valuable for law enforcement analysis, criminology research, and community awareness, helping to identify crime trends and improve public safety.

Key features of the dataset:

✅ Covers crime reports from 2020 to the present in Los Angeles.
✅ Includes crime types, locations, and victim details.
✅ Provides insights into weapon use, crime status, and affected areas.
✅ Useful for law enforcement, researchers, and policymakers.

This dataset serves as a critical resource for analyzing crime patterns, understanding high-risk areas, and aiding in crime prevention strategies.

FILE INFORMATION

The dataset consists of structured records of reported crimes in Los Angeles. Each entry contains detailed incident data, including crime classification, location, victim details, and the status of the case. The file format is CSV, making it easy to analyze using data science and machine learning tools.

COLUMNS DESCRIPTION

• DATE OCC – The date when the crime occurred.
• TIME OCC – The time when the crime occurred (in military format).
• AREA NAME – The geographical area within Los Angeles where the crime took place.
• Vict Age – The age of the victim.
• Vict Sex – The gender of the victim (M/F/X).
• Vict Descent – The ethnicity or descent of the victim.
• Premis Desc – The type of location where the crime occurred (e.g., street, residence, store).
• Weapon Desc – The weapon used in the crime, if applicable.
• Status Desc – The current status of the crime (e.g., investigation ongoing, suspect arrested).
• LOCATION – The reported location of the crime.
• LAT – Latitude of the crime location.
• LON – Longitude of the crime location.
• Crm Cd Desc – The type or category of the reported crime.

This dataset is a valuable tool for law enforcement agencies, data analysts, and researchers looking to study crime patterns, develop predictive models, and improve community safety initiatives.

Obtained this dataset from https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/crime-data-from-2020-to-present

This dataset reflects incidents of crime in the City of Los Angeles dating back to 2020. This data is transcribed from original crime reports that are typed on paper and therefore there may be some inaccuracies within the data. Address fields are only provided to the nearest hundred block in order to maintain privacy. This data is as accurate as the data in the database.

In 2023, the District of Columbia had the highest reported violent crime rate in the United States, with 1,150.9 violent crimes per 100,000 of the population. Maine had the lowest reported violent crime rate, with 102.5 offenses per 100,000 of the population. Life in the District The District of Columbia has seen a fluctuating population over the past few decades. Its population decreased throughout the 1990s, when its crime rate was at its peak, but has been steadily recovering since then. While unemployment in the District has also been falling, it still has had a high poverty rate in recent years. The gentrification of certain areas within Washington, D.C. over the past few years has made the contrast between rich and poor even greater and is also pushing crime out into the Maryland and Virginia suburbs around the District. Law enforcement in the U.S. Crime in the U.S. is trending downwards compared to years past, despite Americans feeling that crime is a problem in their country. In addition, the number of full-time law enforcement officers in the U.S. has increased recently, who, in keeping with the lower rate of crime, have also made fewer arrests than in years past.

The purpose of this data collection was to investigate the effects of crime rates, city characteristics, and police departments' financial resources on felony case attrition rates in 28 cities located in Los Angeles County, California. Demographic data for this collection were obtained from the 1983 COUNTY AND CITY DATA BOOK. Arrest data were collected directly from the 1980 and 1981 CALIFORNIA OFFENDER BASED TRANSACTION STATISTICS (OBTS) data files maintained by the California Bureau of Criminal Statistics. City demographic variables include total population, minority population, population aged 65 years or older, number of female-headed families, number of index crimes, number of families below the poverty level, city expenditures, and police expenditures. City arrest data include information on number of arrests disposed and number of males, females, blacks, and whites arrested. Also included are data on the number of cases released by police, denied by prosecutors, and acquitted, and data on the number of convicted cases given prison terms.

In 2019, there were six deaths by homicide per 100,000 of the population in the United States, compared to 5.9 deaths by homicide in the previous year. This is an increase from 1950, when there were 5.1 deaths by homicide per 100,000 resident population in the United States. However, within the provided time period, the death rate for homicide in the U.S. was highest in 1980, when there were 10.4 deaths by homicide per 100,000 of the population in the United States.

Homicides in the United States

The term homicide is used when a human being is killed by another human being. Criminal homicide takes several forms, for example murder; but homicide is not always a crime, it also includes affirmative defense, insanity, self-defense or the execution of convicted criminals. In the United States, youth homicide has especially been seen as a problem of urban areas, due to poverty, limited adult supervision, involvement in drug and gang activities, and school failure. Both homicide rates and suicide rates in the U.S. among people aged 20 to 24 and teenagers aged 15 to 19 have vastly increased since 2001.

In 2020, Memphis, TN-MS-AR reported 1,358.8 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, the most out of any metro area in the United States. Monroe, LA followed closely behind, with a violent crime rate of 1,308.5 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants.

In 2024, there were nearly 26.20homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in the country, down from a homicide rate of 26.8 a year earlier. Since 2017, when it peaked, the homicide rate in Venezuela has been decreasing year after year.

Falling homicide rate but still higher than the Latin American average The country held the fifth position for the highest homicide rate in Latin America, recording 26.2 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, even after experiencing a steady decrease in the rate over the years. In line with this alarming rate, the Venezuelan city of Cumana was ranked as the 11th most dangerous city in the world in 2023, reporting a rate of 62.42. Among these homicide cases, the majority, approximately 5,800, are still under investigation, while the remainder falls into categories of closed cases, those resisting authority, or have been categorized as disappearances, painting a grim picture of the challenges faced in addressing violent crime.

Corruption in Venezuela In the corruption index, which ranges from 0 representing the worst case to 100 signifying no corruption, Venezuela has earned the unfortunate distinction of being the most corrupt country in Latin America, with a meager score of 10 in 2024. Moreover, the estimated corruption control score has been steadily declining, reaching -1.69 in 2024, where lower numbers indicate a higher degree of corruption, painting a worrisome picture. To compound matters, the risk of money laundering and terrorist financing has persistently remained at a high level, recording a score of 7.59 during 2024.

The dataset titled "Crime Data from 2020 to Jan 2025" on the Los Angeles Open Data portal provides detailed information about reported crimes in the City of Los Angeles from January 2020 to the Jan 2025. This dataset is maintained by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and is part of the city's efforts to promote transparency and public access to crime-related information.

Effective March 7, 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) implemented a new Records Management System aligning with the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) requirements. This switch, part of a nationwide mandate, enhances the granularity and specificity of crime data. You can learn more about NIBRS on the FBI's website here: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/ucr/nibrs NIBRS is more comprehensive than the previous Summary Reporting System (SRS) used in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Unlike SRS, which grouped crimes into general categories, NIBRS collects detailed information for each incident, including multiple offenses, offenders, and victims when applicable. This detail-rich format may give the impression of increased crime levels due to its broader capture of criminal activity, but it actually provides a more accurate and nuanced view of crime in our community. This change sets a new baseline for crime reporting, reflecting incidents in the City of Los Angeles starting from March 7, 2024. With NIBRS, each criminal incident may reflect multiple offenses, resulting in more robust data than before. This may change the appearance of crime frequency, as multiple offenses per incident are reported individually.

Part 1 crimes, as defined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), are:

Criminal Homicide Forcible Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Larceny Theft Grand Theft Auto Arson

Part 2 crimes, as defined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), are:

Forgery Fraud And NSF Checks Sex Offenses Felonies Sex Offenses Misdemeanors Non-Aggravated Assaults Weapon Laws Offenses Against Family Narcotics Liquor Laws Drunk / Alcohol / Drugs Disorderly Conduct Vagrancy Gambling Drunk Driving Vehicle / Boat Vehicle / Boating Laws Vandalism Warrants Receiving Stolen Property Federal Offenses without Money Federal Offenses with Money Felonies Miscellaneous Misdemeanors Miscellaneous

Note About Date Fields:By default, the cloud database assumes all date fields are provided in UTC time zone. As a result, the system attempts to convert to the local time zone in your browser resulting in dates that appear differently than the source file. For example, a user viewing the data in PST will see times that are 8 hours behind. For an example of how dates are displayed, see the example below: Source & Download File Online Database Table Display (Example for PST User)

3/18/2023 8:07:00 AM PST 3/18/2023 8:07:00 AM UTC 3/18/2023 12:07:00 AM DATA DICTIONARY:

Field Name
Field Description


LURN_SAK
System assigned number for the case


Incident Date
Date the crime incident occurred


Incident Reported Date
Date the crime was reported to LASD


Category
Incident crime category


Stat Code
A three digit numerical coding system to identify the primary crime category for an incident


Stat Code Desc
The definition of the statistical code number


Address
The street number, street name, state and zip where the incident occurred


Street
The street number and street name where the incident occurred


City
The city where the incident occurred


Zip
The zip code of the location where the incident occurred


Incident ID
The URN #, or Uniform Report Number, is a unique # assigned to every criminal and noncriminal incident


Reporting District
A geographical area defined by LASD which is within a city or unincorporated area where the incident occurred


Sequential (per Station)
Each incident for each station is issued a unique sequence # within a given year


Gang Related
Indicates if the crime incident was gang related


Unit ID
ORI # is a number issued by the FBI for every law enforcement agency


Unit Name
Station Name


Longitude
Longitude (as plotted on the nearest half block street segment)


Latitude
Latitude (as plotted on the nearest half block street segment)


Part Category
Part I Crime or Part II Crime indicator

This dataset contains the incidents of crime in the city of Los Angeles from the year 2020 to present. This data was collected and published by the LAPD and you can find this data source here at this link. Each row of data is one individual crime incident. This dataset also contains detailed information such as when and where the crime took place, and a description of the crime.

This dataset contains a code called the mocode. The mocode is activities associated with the suspect in commission of the crime. To figure out what each code means use this link, it is a pdf file with descriptions of each code used within the dataset.

The exact location of the crime has been rounded to 100 blocks to maintain privacy.

The dataset is part of the Los Angeles Crimes records, selecting values of two years (2018 and 2019). The original data was downloaded from the Open Data portal of the City of Los Angeles, on May 29, 2020. The dataset was dowloaded from: https://data.lacity.org/A-Safe-City/Crime-Data-from-2010-to-2019/63jg-8b9z

This dataset contains arrest records from Los Angeles, covering incidents from 2020 to the present. It is sourced from the Los Angeles Open Data Portal and provides detailed information about arrests, including the date, time, location, demographic details of the arrested individuals, and the charges filed.

Context & Inspiration With growing interest in public safety, law enforcement practices, and criminal justice transparency, this dataset can help analysts, researchers, and policymakers explore:

• Crime trends over time – Are certain offenses becoming more common?
• Demographic patterns in arrests – Are there disparities based on age, gender, or race?
• Geographic distribution of arrests – Where do most arrests occur in Los Angeles?
• Law enforcement practices – Are there trends in how different charges are handled?
• This dataset can serve as a valuable resource for data visualization, machine learning models, and policy analysis to gain insights into crime prevention, public safety, and law enforcement strategies.