Although he received positive reviews for his first year as Los Angeles police chief, Charlie Beck will not get a raise because of the city's budget crisis, the Police Commission decided Tuesday.

Commission President John Mack said the five-member civilian board was "very pleased" with Beck but thought it would be inappropriate to authorize the expected 5 percent increase in his $307,290-a-year salary because of the city's dire financial situation.

"Even if we had decided to approve the salary for him, he would decline," Mack said after the commission met in closed session for Beck's performance evaluation. "It's very clear that we have a leader who leads by example, one who recognizes the importance of shared sacrifice ... in this extremely, extremely difficult time."

Beck, a 33-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, had been entitled to a 5 percent pay increase because of a provision in the city charter. In July, Beck volunteered to take a 10 percent pay cut when increases to city employees' salaries were frozen.

Crime rates have continued to fall under Beck's command, even as he has struggled to maintain service amid cuts to the LAPD's budget.

Violent crime is down 11 percent citywide from a year ago, with homicides on track to fall under 300 for the year, the lowest since 1967. Property crimes are down about 7 percent.