Graffiti is up 300% in L.A. Now, thanks to Prop.47 and a DA that protects criminals, shoplifting—that is reported—is up 81%. Most shoplifting is not reported, since store owners and managers know government is protecting the criminals, so why waste the time?
“The report from Crosstown LA found that overall retail crime, including the viral flash-mob robberies, has increased but nothing as much as shoplifting. In 2023, the LAPD fielded 11,945 shoplifting reports in the city, an increase of 81% compared to the year before. Most of the reports were from Canoga Park and Downtown LA”.
We are in a war on crime—and government is AWOL.
Shoplifting reports in LA skyrockets, new study finds 81% increase
By Laurie Perez, CBS LA, 2/12/24 https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/shoplifting-reports-in-la-skyrockets-new-study-finds-81-increase/
A new analysis of the latest figures from the Los Angeles Police Department showed a drastic increase in shoplifting during 2023.
The report from Crosstown LA found that overall retail crime, including the viral flash-mob robberies, has increased but nothing as much as shoplifting. In 2023, the LAPD fielded 11,945 shoplifting reports in the city, an increase of 81% compared to the year before. Most of the reports were from Canoga Park and Downtown LA.
Shoppers have felt the impact of the crimes.
“They ruined it for everyone, and now I have to wait like 30 minutes just to get deodorant from behind the glass,” shopper Anna Favis said. “It’s just kind of a bummer.”
The uptick has also affected businesses. After 28 years on Ventura Boulevard, a custom clothier said he’s ready to leave LA after his store was hit by burglars and vandals twice in the last month.
