Crime Trends in California

Magnus Lofstrom and Brandon Martin

Overall violent crime in California has continued to tick up in recent years, although homicides and incidents involving guns have decreased slightly. Rates for most property crimes have fallen, with the exception of auto theft and shoplifting.

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