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Community Update
by George Crum, Chief of Police
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It is important to consistently review and discuss crime statistics on a monthly and annual basis and examine the historical crime data regularly to measure our existing policing model and adapt as necessary to crime trends as they develop. The Police Department utilizes current and historical crime data to deploy personnel more effectively and efficiently to assist in reducing crime and fear in the community. The below table represents a two-year comparison of Part 1 crimes reported in Cathedral City in 2021 and 2022.
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Many cities experienced a significant increase in violent crimes and decreases in property crimes. On the other hand, many cities experienced significant reductions in violent crimes and property crimes. Across the nation in 2022, the crime of murder decreased by 4% in major American cities. The national homicide rate remained 34% higher than in 2019 according to the Council on Criminal Justice. In 2022, aggravated assault dropped 3.5%, robberies increased 5.5%, commercial burglaries increased 11%, larcenies increased by 8%, motor-vehicle theft increased 21% and residential burglary decreased by 2%.
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In evaluating our Part 1 crimes from calendar year 2018 through calendar year 2022, I looked at the total number of Part 1 crimes committed each year. Our totals for each respective year are as follows. 2018 (889 crimes), 2019 (746 crimes), 2020 (793 crimes), 2021 (912 crimes), and 2022 (959 crimes). As you can see, our number of Part 1 crimes has decreased in some years and increased in others.
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In comparing 2022 with 2021, our two-year Part 1 crimes saw a 33% decrease in Homicide, a 9% decrease in Rape, 6% decrease in Robbery, 23% decrease in Aggravated Assaults. The city experienced a 5% increase in Burglary, a 30% increase in Larceny, and a 10% decrease in Motor vehicle Theft. It should be noted that felony domestic violence assaults are included in the overall number of Aggravated Assaults.
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Overall Cathedral City experienced a 5% increase in Part 1 crimes from 2021 through the end of 2022. Our largest increase occurred with the crime of larceny which includes crimes such as petty theft and mail theft. In 2022, the pandemic restrictions continued to ease, and more people were returning to the workforce and not spending as much time at home as we saw in 2021. Less people working from home presented more opportunities for home burglaries and auto theft to take place.
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I find it significant that each category of violent crime decreased in our city when comparing 2021 to 2022 violent crime categories. Our city's decrease in violent crime is attributed to several factors which include a responsive and proactive police department, having a trusting relationship with our community we serve, and having a good working relationship with other city departments and our allied law enforcement agencies in the Coachella Valley.
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City Council of Cathedral City Unanimously Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan
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The City Council of Cathedral City unanimously approved the 5-Year Strategic Plan at the regular meeting on Wednesday, April 13, 2023. The plan will provide a longer-term perspective for service delivery and budgeting as well as operationally addressing current needs and priorities. Approval of the Strategic Plan also adds structure and provides context for future policy and budget decisions. On … Read more
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Join Cathedral City Police May 16, 2023, for Military Equipment Community Meeting
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The Cathedral City Police Department will be hosting its annual Military Equipment meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at the Study Session Room located on the first floor of City Hall, 68700 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Effective January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill (AB) 481 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable … Read more
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Memorable Moments From Coachella Valley Repertory’s 15th Anniversary Season
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Critics and audiences had high praise for Coachella Valley Repertory’s 2022-2023 Season. Led by Adam Karsten, CVRep’s new Executive Artistic Director, performances played to full houses, and ONCE was extended to meet ticket demand. Titles and dates of the CVRep 2023-2024 Season will be announced shortly. Photos by David A. Lee THE HUMANS “Family Gathering: CV Rep’s Production of ‘The … Read more
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“City Hall at Your Corner” Returns In-Person with Parks Improvements Update on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 11 A.M.
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Meet city staff and learn about Cathedral City’s planned parks improvements at the next “City Hall at Your Corner” on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 11 a.m. to noon. The in-person event is free and will be located at the shade structures at Panorama Park, 28905 Avenida Maravilla, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Councilmembers Raymond Gregory and Ernesto Gutierrez will host … Read more
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Discover Cathedral City Civic Center from a new perspective
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Featuring Artwork & Sculpture by Senior Citizen Artists
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Benefiting
The Cathedral City Senior Center
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Opening Night Reception:
Friday, April 14, 2023
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Join Dinner with Patsi at Tony’s Burgers, Wednesday, Apr. 19, between 5 pm - 8 pm. Phone 760-832-7794. They are located at 35903 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Patsi will be there to pass her Red Hat. Donations go towards the Cathedral City High School Performing Art. They will also be collecting food items for the Cathedral City Senior Center Food Bank.
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“City Hall at Your Corner” Returns In-Person with Parks Improvements Update on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 11 A.M. Meet city staff and learn about Cathedral City’s planned parks improvements at the next “City Hall at Your Corner” on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 11 a.m. to noon. The in-person event is free and will be located at the shade …
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9am - 2pm Appointment only - Cathedral City Senior Center Members Only 1st Thursday each month 25-minute appointments (please come with clean hair and no product) Call (760) 321-1548 $20 per haircut
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First Friday Art Walk
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The Perez Art District hosts a free art walk on the First-Friday of EVERY month, October-June from 5-8 pm. Visitors can meander down the street, visiting artists in their studios to not only see where the art is created but to also buy art directly from the artists. Unlike other gallery districts, The Perez Art District is a collection of working artists’ studios where the artists enjoy sharing their work and the ideas behind them
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To view current job opportunities, apply for a position, or submit an interest card, please visit joincathedralcity.org
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