Hollywood Crime Stats Show 10 Homicides In 2023: LAPD Report

HOLLYWOOD, CA — There were 10 homicides in Hollywood in 2023, a more-than 20 percent drop from the year before, according to a report released Wednesday by the Los Angeles Police Department.

The LAPD logged a total of 327 homicides in 2023 citywide, down 17 percent from the year before. Ten were in the department's Hollywood area, which is largely coextensive with the neighborhood. Of those, one was domestic-violence related and six were gang related. None were homeless related, according to the LAPD.

The number of homicides in Hollywood dropped from 13 in 2022. There were nine in 2021, according to the LAPD.

Across the city, 2023 marked the first time in nine years that LA saw more traffic-related deaths than homicides. There were 336 fatal crashes last year, according to the report.

"As we confront 2024 head-on, we saw in 2023 a significant increase in traffic fatalities, fatal hit and runs, as well as fatal pedestrian and bicycle collisions," Chief Michel Moore said.

The LAPD will add uniform and traffic officers to increase enforcement of speed violations in the most impacted communities. Most traffic-related deaths were a result of impaired driving, Moore said.

Dangerous conditions on Hollywood Boulevard have prompted officials to redesign a two-mile portion of the boulevard with an aim of increasing safety for all road users.

Felony hit-and-run traffic crashes resulting in fatalities rose by 23 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, and DUI-related crashes rose by 32 percent.

Violent crime across the city dropped 3.2 percent last year compared to the year before, while the most serious crimes (Part 1 crimes) rose 1.9 percent, according to the report.

Property crimes increased 3.5 percent last year, including a 2 percent increase in vehicle thefts. Among vehicle thefts, 17 percent were Kias and 17 percent were Hyundais, according to the report.

Thefts increased 16 percent across the city, which included 137 flash-mob style robberies. The LAPD says the implementation of the Organized Retail Theft Task Force in August contributed to a reduction of flash robberies by one third.

The report is available on the LAPD's website.