Residential Burglaries Decrease By 50% In Beverly Hills: Report

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Residential burglaries have decreased by 50 percent in Beverly Hills this year, and police are crediting technology.

Automatic License Plate Readers and surveillance cameras throughout the city have led to an increase in arrests and the reduction in residential burglaries this year, the Beverly Hills Police Department press release said.

Technology has allowed police officers and detectives to "react in real time to crimes in progress," and immediately arrest suspects, recover stolen vehicles and obtain evidence of other crimes committed in the area, Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli said.

There was a 50 percent reduction in residential burglaries year-to-date, according to the October 2019 monthly crime statistics report. There was also a 14 percent drop in commercial burglaries, an 8 percent drop in violent crimes and other property crimes are down 16 percent.

BHPD also attributes proactive policing, high visibility patrol and an increase in arrests to the reduction in crime. Over the last year, arrests have increased by 7 percent, the press release said.

"The effort from our residents to keep Beverly Hills safe is shown in these numbers, as well as the decrease in crime we’ve seen this last year. These community partnerships in preventing crimes and suspect apprehension is, in part, why Beverly Hills continues to be one of the safest cities to live, work and play," Spagnoli said.