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Police report: Laguna Hills crime down overall in 2024; June calls and collisions reviewed
Summary
Laguna Hills Police Services reported an overall crime decrease in 2024 (from 474 to 410 incidents), reviewed June calls for service (2,031) and year-to-date traffic collisions including two fatal collisions; Captain Burke said some statistics are pending investigation and described recent trends in property and violent crimes.
Captain Burke provided the council with a public safety update that included monthly and DOJ-certified annual statistics.
For June, the department recorded 2,031 calls for service. Captain Burke reported year-to-date traffic collision figures that include two fatal collisions so far in 2025 and detailed collision subcategories (bicycles involved, fixed-object collisions, pedestrian strikes and parked-vehicle hits). He also presented DOJ-certified statistics for 2024, showing an overall reduction in total crimes from 474 in 2023 to 410 in 2024 (a 13.5% decrease), a sharp reduction in burglaries (from 103 to 42), declines in aggravated assaults and other categories, stable motor vehicle theft counts, and zero homicides and arson in 2024.
Council members asked clarifying questions about a potential additional fatality that was being investigated and sought breakdowns for e-bikes versus conventional bicycles; Captain Burke said bicycle collisions to date numbered five and that e-bike–specific breakdowns are tracked separately and available via traffic commission reports. The department also highlighted community outreach and recognition events posted on social media and mentioned an upcoming OCSD presentation on the FUSIS program scheduled for July 17.
No public comments were recorded on the item. Council thanked Captain Burke and police personnel for the report.
