Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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The Palos Verdes Estates Community Police Activity Map is designed to increase transparency and provide an early notification of incidents in Palos Verdes Estates. This platform contains real-time information for situational awareness only. Some information is fragmentary and has not been completely verified. It is based, in part, on hearsay and is intended for early informational use rather than being a formal statistical report. This reporting system does not constitute an exhaustive list of crimes or police activity. Amongst some needs for exclusion are investigations in which public release could compromise the integrity of the investigation.
The incidents depicted on the map and the locations shown are automated and appear approximately 24 hours after they are reported. Due to the map programming and automation, the pin drop may not always be exactly where the incident occurred. Formal statistical reports based on validated data on the offenses can be found by viewing our monthly statistical reports. Statistics can fluctuate based on information learned during ongoing investigations, late-reported crimes, and validation of data.
- When someone calls 9-1-1, the dispatcher logs the call based on what the caller reports.
- If a caller says, “Someone is breaking into my house,” the call may be categorized as a burglary in progress.
- That report is then plotted on the map — but if it turns out to be, for example, a raccoon, the map may not update to reflect that outcome.
🧭 Why This Matters: Initial classifications are based on perception, not investigation. Police activity maps can overstate actual crimes if they’re not updated. Public interpretation may be skewed if every marker is assumed to represent a confirmed incident.
Emergency and Non-Emergency Contacts
Emergency Services: 911
Palos Verdes Estates Police Department (Non-Emergency): (310) 378-4211