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Crime's rise in DTLA has residents, businesses worried
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Jun 28, 2017
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Crime's rise in DTLA has residents, businesses worried
Between 2014 and 2016, violent and property crimes in DTLA increased by over a third. That has stakeholders in the neighborhood worried about its future.
The intersection of Broadway and 4th street in downtown Los Angeles' Historic Core neighborhood.
The intersection of Broadway and 4th street in downtown Los Angeles' Historic Core neighborhood.
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Between 2014 and 2016, violent and property crimes in DTLA increased by over a third. That has stakeholders in the neighborhood worried about its future.

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The revitalization of downtown is one of the biggest success stories in Los Angeles.

DTLA has grown to become a top destination for shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

But that rise might turn into a fall because of crime.

Between 2014 and 2016, violent and property crimes increased by over a third.

That has stakeholders in the neighborhood worried about its future, says Eddie Kim with LA Downtown News.