Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
Title
City of Westminster Crime Statistics - A First Quarter Comparison for 2024 and 2025.
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From: Darin Lenyi, Chief of Police
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Liz Yee, Police Crime Analyst
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Receive and file.
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BACKGROUND
This crime statistics report covers the first quarter of 2025 (January through March), compared to the same period in 2024. Overall, crime decreased by nearly 12% compared to the first quarter of last year. Notably, all categories of violent crime declined, with an overall reduction of 25%.
Property crimes also saw a decrease of nearly 10%. The only increases were in burglary and arson. However, arson incidents rose by just one case, which is not considered a significant change. Burglaries increased by 5.5%, and while various factors may have contributed to this uptick, it is believed that a single individual-currently in custody-may be responsible for a significant portion of these offenses.
Please refer to the chart below for a detailed breakdown:
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
Crime in the first quarter of 2025 declined overall, with significant drops in both violent and property crimes. Ongoing efforts remain essential to maintain this positive trend.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager