Magnus Lofstrom
Policy director and senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California specializing in criminal justice, known for analyzing California crime trends and public safety data.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 11min
Still Unclear What's Behind California's Declining Crime Rate
Magnus Lofstrom, policy director and senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California who studies criminal justice and crime trends, breaks down California’s overall drop in crimes, especially homicides. He discusses data limits and possible drivers like pandemic-era effects, policing shifts, and technology. He also contrasts statewide declines with local variations that shape perceptions of safety.
