Prosecutors' offices are tasked with effectively addressing violent crime and ensuring the wellfair of the communities they serve. Performance indicators centered on the goals of Community Safety and Well-Being assess whether the DA's Office addresses violent crime and crime against marginalized communities, enhances the overall well-being of the community, and – like other sectors of government - is focused on improving the lives of citizens.
What kinds of questions can we ask? We can think about this as answering a few questions: Are we successfully addressing serious crime? Are we meeting the needs of victims - reaching out to them, focusing on vulnerable populations, focusing on disadvantaged neighborhoods? Are we successfully engaging the community by attending meetings or ensuring witness cooperation.
Data on this site are based on the most detailed information available at the time of publication. All data will be regularly updated as more details about cases become available. There are many factors that could affect the results on these Indicators. The data presented here are intended to show general patterns and to highlight areas that might need further investigation. For more details on data and definitions, read our glossary.
Public safety should remain a prosecutorial priority. Through the use of community prosecution strategies, selective incapacitation, alternative sanctions, and rehabilitation and treatment, the prosecutor’s office plays a critical role in preventing violent crime.
The chart below shows the number of violent crimes referred to the DA's Office by quarter.
Violence against children and teenagers has negative consequences for their development and later life outcomes. Tracking violence against youths helps shape prosecutorial strategies for serving these victims and reducing future victimization.
The charts below shows the number and percent of violent crimes referred to the DA's Office that involve children by quarter. Historially, the percent of all violent crimes involving children has remained low.