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Irvine police report declines in property and violent crime, outline technology and ICARE crisis response
Summary
Police Chief Michael Kent told council violent crime fell 5% and property crime dropped 16% in 2025 vs. 2024; he described expanded technology use (license-plate readers and drones), new enforcement units and ICARE alternative response handling nearly 3,500 calls in 2025.
Chief Michael Kent delivered the Irvine Police Department’s year-end report, telling the council the department’s strategy of targeted enforcement, specialized units and crisis-response partnerships produced declines in several crime categories in 2025.
Kent reported a 5% decrease in violent crime and a 16% decline in property crime compared with 2024; he said reductions were notable in robberies, residential and commercial burglaries, and auto thefts, while acknowledging increases in aggravated assaults and shoplifting.…
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