Lowest Crime Rate for San Diego Since 1963

In the large city of San Diego, the crime rate reached the lowest it has been since 1963 with declines in each of the seven major crimes. Homicide, robbery, burglary, theft, rape, aggravated assault and auto theft are tracked annually, and all together those crimes decreased 4.7 percent over 2009. In all, murders showed the biggest decrease in the major crimes, dropping 29.3 percent from 2009.

The chief of police called San Diego "one of the safest large cities in America" at a news conference, and credited the cell phone with making the different in reporting and curbing crime. Police officers in San Diego use a variety of approaches to curb juvenile crime, using bicycles in parks and conducting frequent curfew sweeps. The sweeps meant that more juveniles were arrested, and police have also encouraged crime victims to file reports online and by phone.

While these measures help reduce crime, they may also result in someone being wrongly charged. If you have been accused of a criminal offense in the San Diego area, you need to act quickly and contact a San Diego criminal defense lawyer. You need a talented defense attorney to fight on your side against tough prosecutors and a strict court system. It is proven that the quality and talent of a San Diego criminal defense lawyer can make the difference in the outcome of your case, so call our firm today.