Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch 1Q2014 Crime and Vandalism Report

Apparently some goods news for public safety in Coto de Caza, in spite of local governace 

Posted By CotoBlogzz

Coto de Caza, CA – The First Quarter of 2014 Crime and Vandalism Report for  Coto de Caza and Ladera Ranch shows that despite the apparent lack of concern for public safety on the part  local governance, the crime rate in Coto de Caza is approaching an all time low.  Keep in mind that the traffic incident rate is at an all time high, including a third traffic fatality three months ago.

The top three categories for Coto de Caza are theft, vandalism and fraud with nine, seven and four, respectively.

The Ladera Ranch rate similarly is at all time low, with 43 reported incidents of theft/larceny reported for the quarter.

Perhaps a disclaimer is order:  After more than ten years tacking the Coto de Caza/Ladera Ranch public safety statistics, including traffic incidents and crime and vandalism, we have concluded that the data from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has been more consistent and less prone to variations due to management changes or system updates.

Coto de Caza Crime Rate, Source:  OCSD

Ladera Ranch Crime Rate, Source:  OCSD

As to the comment regarding Coto de Caza's apparent indifference toward public safety, consider that after the HeartBleed Virus was reported, we used the Qualys' tools to test the CZ Master Association's website, and it got a failing grade due to the use of obsolete security protocols -Qualys is a pioneer and leading provider of cloud security and compliance solutions -

Yet, in spite of this information, the Keystone Pacific, the association's property manager in its May 2014 Newsletter continues to promote the use of such website.  See chart below for additional details on the Qualys test.

We contacted the association's insurance carrier to understand the implications of promoting a website under these conditions, and while we got an immediate email response directing me to call directly to the office, I have been unable to reach the principals.

 

Report for the CZ Master Association's Website using the Qualys tools

 NOTE:  While Coto de Caza  is a  single gated community, Ladera Ranch consists of nine villages and ten or more neighborhoods per village with more than twice the population density of Coto de Caza, yet the crime rate per capita for 2013 is about the same.  No to mention that Coto de Caza residents pay more than $1.8 million/year to manage the gate access system

Coto de Caza Crime Distribution by age

Ladera Ranch Crime Distribution by age

 According to the Census Bureau 38% of the population in Coto de Caza is under 18 years, compared to 50% for Ladera Ranch.  Yet, most crimes in Coto de Caza are committed by individuals 40 years and above, why we say that Coto de Caza residents are afflicted by the Peter Pan Syndrome.

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