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 City of Duarte closed 2022 with a 7.95% increase in Part 1 crimes. Assault and grand theft auto had a slight decrease with nearly a 14% drop combined. However, burglary had a significant spike of over 50%. This was mostly attributed to an increase in commercial burglaries. Deputies are working with the Duarte Chamber of Commerce and conducting educational visits with Duarte businesses to help reduce crimes of opportunity. Duarte like the majority of cities in the area also experienced a spike in catalytic converter theft from vehicles.

A catalytic converter is an exhaust emission control device that reduces toxic gases and pollutants in the exhaust gas. Thieves target catalytic converters because they contain precious metals valuable to metal dealers, like platinum, palladium, or rhodium.  The theft can happen within a minute. When Deputies conduct a traffic stop, and the suspect has a catalytic converter, it is impossible to find the owner. The Sheriff's Department and Duarte have partnered with Mountain View Tire and Auto Service (877) 872-0119 in the Target Shopping Center, and they will help residents etch the car license number on the catalytic converter free of charge. You can also place a cage around the converter to help prevent theft in your vehicle.   

As always, we want to remind you that the most effective way to prevent becoming a victim is to take proactive measures listed below:

• If you have an SUV, Truck, or Prius, give that car priority in your garage and secure them over your other vehicles

• Always lock your vehicle, take your keys, set your alarm even if at home or in your garage

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

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

• Park in a well lit, heavily populated areas (preferably in a garage or driveway)

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

If you see suspicious persons or vehicles in your neighborhood, please note the make/model/color of the car or description of the person(s) and always call in ANY and ALL suspicious activity to Temple Sheriff's Station at (626) 285-7171. If you see suspicious activity or feel unsafe, call 9-1-1.

Larry Breceda
Director of Public Safety