Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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City of Westminster Crime Statistics - A Second 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
The second quarter of 2025 saw a nearly 21% overall decrease in crime compared to the same period in 2024. Violent crime dropped by approximately 25%. However, there was an increase in reported rape cases. This rise is largely attributed to the adoption of the new crime data collection system, N.I.B.R.S. (National Incident-Based Reporting System). Under this system, a single incident involving multiple offenses is now recorded as multiple crime statistics, whereas in the past, it would have been counted as just one.
Property crimes also declined significantly, with a reduction of more than 20%. The only exception was arson, which increased by 75%. Similar to the changes in violent crime reporting, this rise is influenced by the new reporting standards-multiple charges from a single case are now recorded individually. Additionally, car fires are now included under arson in the updated system, contributing to the increase.
Please see 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 Second quarter of 2025 declined overall. Ongoing efforts remain essentials to maintain this positive trend.
ATTACHMENTS
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REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager