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Sheriff's rep says Part I crimes down 12% year-to-date; arrests higher
Summary
The Sheriff's Department reported a year‑to‑date decline in Part I crimes for South El Monte through May 2026 (233 incidents, down about 12% from 2025) while arrest figures rose; council thanked deputies and pressed for continued patrols near high‑call neighborhoods.
A Sheriff's Department representative presented May 2026 Part I crime statistics to the South El Monte City Council, reporting 233 incidents year‑to‑date — a roughly 12% decline from the same period last year (265) and a multi‑year decline cited at about 45% from a four‑year baseline.
For May specifically, the report listed three robberies, 17 burglaries, 14 thefts and five grand‑thefts, for a monthly total of 45 Part I incidents. The presenter credited deputies and targeted operations — including a summer crime enforcement team and a homeless outreach/mental‑health evaluation team — for contributing to the trend. "The statistics are a testament to the great work our deputies are putting in," the speaker said.
Councilmembers thanked the department, praised outreach work and asked for attention to patrol distribution; one resident later in public comment recounted a faster response time for a mistaken alarm and thanked deputies. Council did not take action on the report; the presentation was received and filed.
