Crime down says annual report

SBPD

The City of Seal Beach recently released its annual crime statistics for 2021. Based on the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report standards, serious crime is down by 11 percent overall, with robberies down 25 percent and larceny, 12 percent. “The safety of the community is of the highest concern for the City Council and all city staff,” said Seal Beach City Manager Jill Ingram. “I am proud of this drop in crime and the hard work of Chief Gonshak and the men and women of the Seal Beach Police Department.”

“The mission of the Police Department is to drive down crime and improve the quality of life in Seal Beach,” said Chief of Police Philip Gonshak. “Our goal is for residents, visitors and businesses to feel safe and secure in this community. Although there are several factors that influence crime rates, we know that this reduction of crime is likely related to having more officers on the street, the enhancement of our crime fighting technology, and the efficiencies created as a result of the recent Police Department Reorganization plan. None of this could have been possible without the support of the city manager, city council and city staff.