Hermosa · 2025-07
Hermosa crime jumps 42% while permit value drops by half
Crime reports in Hermosa climbed from 66 to 94 in July, a 42% jump, with violent incidents up from 27 to 32. Permit count held steady at 15, but total dollar value fell 44%, from $610k to $341k. Rodent baiting requests led 311 activity with 88 calls, followed by graffiti removal and garbage cart issues at 52 each. Most permits came through the express program. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 15 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $340,936 |
| New business licenses | 13 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 660 |
| Reported crimes | 94 |
| Violent crimes | 32 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- TACOTLAN (Special Event Food)
- MSI Green, Inc. (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- ROBERTO RIVERA (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- CTUSA (Limited Business License)
- CHILLAFRY LLC (Special Event Food)
- PABLO BLANCAS (Peddler License)
- SB Specialty Metals LLC (Limited Business License)
- MR. GEES (Retail Food Establishment)
- EL AZTECA (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- EL AZTECA (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 12
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 88
- Graffiti Removal Request — 52
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 52
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 38
- Street Light Out Complaint — 28