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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Pico Rivera, a city in Los Angeles County, California, has experienced fluctuating violent crime rates over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes increased by 18.62%, from 247 to 293 incidents. During this same period, the city's population decreased by 1.79%, from 63,792 to 62,646 residents.
The murder rate in the city has shown variability over the years. In 2010, there were 2 murders, which increased to 4 in 2022. This represents a 100% increase in the number of murders. When adjusted for population, the murder rate per 1,000 people increased from 0.031 in 2010 to 0.064 in 2022, a 106% rise. The city's percentage of state murders fluctuated, peaking at 0.49% in 2011 and settling at 0.23% in 2022. This suggests that while the local murder rate has increased, it remains a small fraction of state totals.
Rape incidents in the city have shown an upward trend. In 2010, there were 15 reported rapes, which increased to 22 in 2022, a 46.67% rise. The rape rate per 1,000 people grew from 0.235 in 2010 to 0.351 in 2022, a 49.36% increase. The city's share of state rape cases decreased slightly from 0.22% in 2010 to 0.19% in 2022, indicating that while local cases have risen, they've grown at a slower rate than the state average.
Robbery trends show a decrease over time. In 2010, there were 97 robberies, which dropped to 79 in 2022, an 18.56% decrease. The robbery rate per 1,000 people fell from 1.521 in 2010 to 1.261 in 2022, a 17.09% decrease. However, the city's percentage of state robberies remained stable, moving from 0.19% in 2010 to 0.19% in 2022, suggesting that the local decrease aligns with state-wide trends.
Aggravated assault incidents have increased. In 2010, there were 133 aggravated assaults, rising to 188 in 2022, a 41.35% increase. The rate per 1,000 people grew from 2.085 in 2010 to 3.001 in 2022, a 43.93% rise. The city's share of state aggravated assaults remained relatively stable, moving from 0.18% in 2010 to 0.18% in 2022, indicating that the local increase is consistent with state-wide trends.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a strong relationship between the Hispanic population and violent crime rates. As the Hispanic population remained consistently high at around 90% throughout the period, violent crime rates fluctuated but generally increased. This could suggest that other socioeconomic factors specific to this demographic might be influencing crime rates.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends, if current patterns continue, we can expect the total number of violent crimes to reach approximately 340 by 2029. This projection suggests a continued upward trend in violent crime over the next five years.
In summary, Pico Rivera has seen an overall increase in violent crimes, particularly in murders, rapes, and aggravated assaults, while experiencing a decrease in robberies. The city's crime rates, when compared to state percentages, have remained relatively stable, indicating that these trends are largely consistent with broader regional patterns. The persistent high percentage of Hispanic residents correlates with the crime trends, suggesting that targeted socioeconomic interventions might be beneficial in addressing the root causes of crime in the community.