Dear Neighbors,
Attached is the newest crime map and newsletter for the end of November. Crimes reported went down from 82 to 70 for my basic car area. You can see that RD 1548 (reporting district) continues to have the majority if incidents. This area is between Chandler and Magnolia and from Tujunga Ave to Vineland.
This area is also one of the most populated areas in the division. Combine this with the transit hub of the MTA Red Line and Orange Line, the numerous theaters, restaurants and night life attractions, and its no surprise that my crime cluster is in this area. With that said, we are working very hard to bring the crime numbers down even further. We have incorporated numerous crime reduction strategies and are using every resource at our disposal not only from our police station but we have been very fortunate to have other specialized units from outside the area to assist our division.
Burglary From Motor Vehicles (BTFV) is the most frequent crime reported in the area with 27 reported for the month. This is followed by Thefts with 22 reported. These crimes can be reduced with the help from the community. We have been diligent in getting out the "Lock it, Hide it, Keep It " campaign but its not enough. Especially with this holiday season.
Be aware of your surroundings and what you leave visible in your motor vehicle. Any and all items should be secured in the trunk if possible. Cell phones, purses and computer equipment are common items taken from cars everyday. Ipods and cell phone are not meant to be used as a "seat saver" in the area coffee shops while getting your order. It only takes a second for someone to walk by and take it. Its also not recommended to leave your electronic items charging in a wall outlet while working out in an area fitness center. Its very likely that when you return, your property will not be there.
Crime will happen but we can take some extra precautions and not make it so easy for someone to take your property. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please let me know. Have a happy and safe holiday from all of us at the North Hollywood Station.
To make the Crime Map a little easier to understand:
AGG is aggravated assaults
BTFV - Burglary thefts from motor vehicles
Robb - Robbery
GTA - Grand Theft of Auto Mobile
Burg - Burglary
and Theft persons or property.
Sincerely,
John Catalano
Senior Lead Officer- Basic Car 15A39
Los Angeles Police Department
North Hollywood Area
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