Oakland has seen a significant reduction in crime rates across various categories, including homicides, assaults, rapes, burglaries cut in half, car thefts way down, and larceny cut in half. Mayor Sheng Thao attributes this progress to increased public safety investments and initiatives to enhance the city's art, culture, and food sectors. Additionally, a report from the University of Toronto noted a 20% increase in downtown foot traffic, further signaling a recovery. Despite these improvements, challenges such as break-ins and low foot traffic continue to affect local businesses.
Crime falls in Oakland through first third of year, raising hopes of turnaround https://t.co/neFy9YvcXk https://t.co/Gph1YBItHA
Crime has dropped significantly across the East Bay city so far this year, raising cautious hopes that the wave that marked the city in 2023 — and drew unwanted negative attention — is receding. https://t.co/ZSNIOo3J4d
Crime falls in Oakland through first third of year, raising hopes of turnaround via @emrosenberg https://t.co/3YmbP8tb6J
Oakland is turning the corner and the public safety investments we have made are paying off. After years of rising crime rates Oakland is experiencing a significant and sustained decrease in overall crime. Our hard fought progress is fueled by strengthening our police… https://t.co/WWMQSpOzbb
A recent report by the University of Toronto highlights Oakland as a leader in downtown recovery, with foot traffic increasing by 20% last year alone. This is thanks to our work reducing crime and investing in Oakland's art, culture, and food through programs like Activate… https://t.co/oIkXbXYX8g
Robberies, burglaries and thefts in SF are trending downward this year. But whether that will appease frustrated voters remains to be seen. https://t.co/jWkJARSVCC
Break-ins, bipping, and low foot traffic downtown pose a challenge for Oakland restaurant owners and staff. Here’s what Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao says her office is doing to improve things. https://t.co/PQkC9AxBh7
Homicides down. Assaults down. Rapes down. Burglaries cut in half. Car theft way down. Larceny cut in half. Oakland gettin’ better! https://t.co/Om5ZmzG8vW