Crime & Prevention
The safety of our community is a shared responsibility and your commitment to learning more about crime prevention efforts is appreciated. Partnering together to prevent crime before it occurs is one of the ways we can help to ensure Los Altos remains a great place to live and raise a family.
The following crime prevention programs and services are offered through the Los Altos Police Department:
- Neighborhood Watch
- Home Security Inspections
- Request A Group Presentation
- Join CityProtect to explore the crime map, register your cameras or submit a tip
Stay Up-to-Date with Social Media
The Los Altos Police Department provides regular updates to the community regarding crime trends, prevention tips, and other public safety news. Residents are encouraged to connect with us in order to receive these important updates. Several options are available or visit our Social Media page for more:
- Nextdoor
- Nixle Stay up-to-date on what's happening in Los Altos. Sign-up at www.nixle.com or simply text your zip code to 888777 for mobile alerts.
- AlertSCC Free and easy way to get emergency alerts sent directly to your cell phone or mobile device, landline, or email from Santa Clara County Office Emergency Alert System. Alerts can include:
- Fire
- Earthquake
- Severe weather
- Crime incident that affects your neighborhood
- Instructions during a disaster
If you have questions about crime prevention services, contact us at police@losaltosca.gov.
In order to more effectively share crime incidents with the community, the Los Altos Police Department reports crime data to the CityProtect interactive crim
