Yucaipa Police report increased arrests and active community policing efforts in April and May

The City Council meeting held on June 23, 2025, included a comprehensive public safety update from the Yucaipa Police Department, covering statistics for April and May of this year.

During April, the police department responded to 3,672 calls for service, while in May, that number increased to 3,906. The department maintained an average response time of five minutes for emergency calls throughout this two-month period. The report highlighted that peak call times typically occur on weekday afternoons.

In terms of Part 1 crimes, April saw one reported sexual assault, one robbery, 17 assaults, six burglaries, 19 thefts, and seven motor vehicle thefts. May's statistics included one sexual assault, one robbery, 14 assaults, six burglaries, 18 thefts, and five motor vehicle thefts. The department made 77 arrests in April and 79 in May, with narcotics-related offenses, warrant arrests, trespassing, and domestic violence being the most common reasons for these arrests.

The Premier Traffic Enforcement Division reported writing 239 traffic citations and investigating 38 traffic collisions in April, followed by 294 citations and 28 collisions in May. Additionally, three DUI arrests were made in each month, with a notable DUI checkpoint conducted on May 23, funded by the Office of Traffic Safety.

The Solutions Oriented Policing (SOP) team addressed 29 transient calls in April and 44 in May, receiving 14 and 17 complaints via the Yucaipa app, respectively. The team successfully assisted 11 individuals, securing shelter for four of them, and cleaned up two abandoned encampments. They also issued 81 parking citations and conducted numerous checks on vacant properties and parks.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for questions from the council, but no inquiries were raised. The police department's ongoing collaboration with local businesses and citizens aims to enhance community safety and reduce crime attractants.