Police Report Recent Drop in Violent Crime While Property Offenses Rise

Pasadena’s Human Services Commission will review police activity data for September 2024 during its Wednesday meeting at the Jackie Robinson Community Center, examining over 17,741 emergency dispatch calls.

The Pasadena Police Department said it has recorded 30 incidents resolved through de-escalation techniques last month, contributing to 225 cases defused without force in 2024, according to the department’s community brief.

Property crimes dominated September statistics, with 53 burglaries reported, marking an 11-case increase from August, driven by break-ins where suspects cut open lock boxes in Old Town Pasadena.

The commercial burglary surge particularly affected six restaurants, five retail stores, and three gyms, while thieves targeted high-end bicycles from specialty shops including Yamaha and Around the Cycle.

August 2024 pattern crimes revealed 56 shoplifting incidents, 22 bicycle thefts, 15 package thefts, 10 license plate thefts, three handicapped placard thefts, one wallet theft, and catalytic converter and metal theft incidents.

September data showed seven robberies, 34 aggravated assaults, 68 simple assaults, 28 motor vehicle thefts, and nine DUI arrests, while officers recovered five firearms, contributing to 104 weapons seized year-to-date.

The department responded to 160 calls involving homeless individuals in September, adding to 1,281 such incidents year-to-date, while total service calls reached 69,990 for 2024.

Police processed 4,983 emergency calls through the 911 system in September, contributing to 45,020 emergency calls year-to-date, as the department managed 8,419 total service calls for the month.

The Commission will convene at 6 p.m. at the Jackie Robinson Community Center at 1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue to review these statistics, alongside new security recommendations that emphasize reinforced entry points and motion-sensor systems.