The Part 1 Crime Index is comprised of specific crime categories used by law enforcement agencies throughout the United States and is reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. See the table below for the City of Duarte’s Part 1 Crimes.

Crime Comparison

The mid-year report shows a significant drop in crime compared to last year. Reports concluded with a 22.84% overall drop in Part 1 Crimes. The biggest drop was in Robbery, which dropped by 37.5%. Sergeant Fiedler and the Special Assignment Team conducted saturation operations with Duarte businesses to adjust to crime trends, which paid off.

Director of Public Safety Larry Breceda comments, “We are having a great year. I want to congratulate the Public Safety Sub-Station team, especially Sergeant Fiedler and the Deputies and, of course, our residents, that were proactive in crime prevention. However, we need to continue the good work.” 

To continue this trajectory, we ask residents to remain proactive and help direct Deputies to problem areas by calling all suspicious activity.  If you see suspicious persons or vehicles, please note the car make/model/color or description of the person(s) and always call Temple Sheriff's Station at (626) 285-7171. If you see a crime in progress or feel unsafe, call 9-1-1.

Please take proactive measures to avoid becoming a victim:

• Always lock your vehicle, take your keys, and set your alarm

• Never keep spare keys in or under your car or around your home

• Maintain a clean car and do not keep valuables in it, or the trunk

• Park in well-lit, heavily populated areas

• Make copies of your registration and insurance and keep them in your wallet or purse. Then remove all forms of identification from your vehicle

• Lock up windows and doors before you leave the house. If you have an alarm system or cameras, use them, even if  you leave for a short period of time.

• Anyone who engages in door-to-door solicitation must obtain a permit. Always call Temple Sheriff's Station and report solicitors

Larry Breceda

Director of Public Safety