For many years, the Murrieta Police Department has worked to continue to keep Murrieta ranked as one of the safest cities in the state to live in and conduct business.
Murrieta Police Chief Anthony Conrad said in a news release Jan. 25, “I am happy to see we are remaining at the top as the city grows. The secret to our success is our community.” He continued to say, “Yes, we have the support of our elected officials and City Hall, but the strong community relationships and open communication channels with our residents have been instrumental during these past three years. We continue to solve crime with technology. My officers hold those accountable that commit crime through proactive police work and we prioritize our victims.”
Conrad reported the Murrieta Police Department recently received crime data rankings for 2022. That data was compared to other cities in California and nationwide who utilize the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and have a population that falls within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Population Group II with a Population of 100,000 to 249,999.
In California, 22 cities categorized in Group II submitting the NIBRS data show that Murrieta ranks third when comparing Crimes Against Persons in cities just above 100,000. It ranked first when comparing Crimes Against Property and third when comparing Crimes Against Persons, Property & Society.
A total of 168 cities categorized in Group II submitted NIBRS data in the nation and that shows Murrieta ranks tenth when comparing Crimes Against Persons per capita 100,000. Murrieta ranks 13th when comparing Crimes Against Property per capita 100,000 and 15th when comparing Crimes Against Persons, Property & Society per capita 100,000.
“These rankings are quite an accomplishment for our officers, dispatchers and professional staff. I’m very proud of the work they do every day,” Conrad said.
He explained the 2022 ranking was obtained using the crime statistics that can be viewed under the NIBRS tables published by the FBI and available on the agency’s Crime Data Explorer website.
“We remain dedicated to hiring the best officers, dispatchers and professional staff. As we see the rate of violent crime increasing in California, it’s clear that our hiring practices, collaboration, innovation, and community engagement will keep Murrieta safe and ranked as one of the safest cities in California and the nation,” Conrad said.
“Our top three crime rankings for 2022 highlight the City’s unwavering dedication to fostering a safe and secure environment for its residents, visitors, and business owners,” he concluded.
Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com.
