VIOLENT CRIME IS DOWN IN COMPTON, ACCORDING TO LA SHERIFF’S REPORT
By The Compton Bulletin
Violent crimes in Compton have dropped dramatically from a year ago, according to a report detailing crime statistics for the unincorporated communities and 42 contract cities policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Most notable were decreases in homicides in the Compton Station area, which includes Compton and nearby unincorporated areas, and Century Station area, which includes the city of Lynwood and nearby unincorporated areas.
Compton Station homicides have fallen by 40.66 percent, with 37 homicides committed last year compared to 22 this year. Century Station had 30 homicides during the same period last year, as compared to 23 homicides this year, for a 23.29 percent decrease.
