L.A. sees lowest homicide rate in decades — but why killings are down is up for debate
- Posted on January 6, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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L.A. sees lowest homicide rate in decades — but why killings are down is up for debate
Theories about why killings were near historic lows last year include greater investment in community programs, a push by the LAPD to target repeat violent criminals and fallout from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
