Crime Statistics

In 2009 the City of Duarte experienced an overall crime increase of approximately 8%. This increase was due partly to the spike in residential and vehicle burglaries.  Investigations led to the arrest of suspects who cased neighborhoods prior to the burglaries. Some of the burglars possibly posed as solicitors. Some suspects were arrested and immediately after their arrest we experience a decrease in residential burglaries.

Remember, under the City of Duarte Municipal Code section 5.16.020, " No person shall engage in, conduct, or carry on the business of peddler, solicitor, or canvasser, without first applying for and receiving a permit from the Director of Finance." If you come in contact with a solicitor immediately call the Public Safety Department and verify their permit at (626) 357-7938. After business hours please contact the Temple Sheriff Station at (626) 285-7171. Public Safety hours are Monday - Thursday 7:30AM to 6:00 PM. Despite this increase Duarte's property crime levels tend to be lower than California's average level. Collected data show violent crime levels in Duarte also tend to be much lower than California's average level. Neighborhood Information provided by a private company Onboard Informatics which show demographic and geographic analyses of crime over seven years. For more information please visit www.clrsearch.com/RSS/Demographic /CA/Duarte/Crime_Statistics. The safety of Duarte's residents is most important to the Duarte Public Safety Department, the LA County Sheriff Department, and the City of Duarte's elected officials. We all want and deserve a safe neighborhood. "Get involved! Stay informed! If you See Something, Say Something!"