Los Angeles records fewest homicides in a year since 1966LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles recorded its fewest homicides in a year since 1966, marking a nearly 60-year low, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD data shows homicides peaked in 1993 and have steadily declined since. "The Devonshire Division is now experiencing burglary levels at a four-year low," Lee said. LAPD data shows deadly crashes have exceeded homicides for the past three years, with the gap widening. Facing budget and staffing challenges, LAPD reassigned more than 600 personnel - including command staff - to increase patrols and visibility.