LAPD Crime Statistics Back Online Showing Nearly 10,000 Burglaries in 2024

As burglaries and break-ins in upscale L.A. neighborhoods, included at the homes of A-listers, led to outrage across Los Angeles the LAPD's crime mapping numbers that tracked the seeming uptick was down for construction.

Last week, the LAPD began posting crime numbers to its public website after after rolling out a new recordkeeping system and changing the way it counts burglaries, assaults and other crimes. "The reinstated data includes 4-week period comparisons, the LAPD says, which means while the 4-week periods can be compared to previous years, year to date totals "cannot be directly compared due to different reporting standards."

Which in a nutshell means no one knows if crime is worse this year over last year under the new system.

But fear is certainly on the upswing as last week LAPD officers warned residents on the westisde to be on the lookout for a sophisticated burglary crew of two to four masked men who have been identified breaking into occupied homes. The alert said the team often use ladders or drain pipes to access second-story master bedrooms and carry Wi-Fi jammers to disrupt security cameras

The rash of home invasions led Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to set up a Residential Burglary hotline that will address what he called the "deeply personal and traumatic crime" of a home being invaded. "This initiative includes the launch of a dedicated hotline for victims and community members to report information on residential burglaries, as well as a continued commitment to prosecuting these crimes with unwavering dedication," the D.A. said in a release.

"Residential burglaries are more than just property crimes—they invade the sanctity of our homes, instill fear and anxiety in victims, and have a profound psychological impact," he said. "Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home, and these crimes represent a significant invasion of privacy that can lead to long-lasting trauma.

Community members who have information about residential burglaries are encouraged to share their tips and leads by calling: (877) 542-9370.