San Francisco crime is on the decline former mayor says

Between 2023 and 2024:

• Reported violent crimes decreased by 14%.
• Reported property crimes dropped by 31%.
• Reported homicides fell by 30% and reached a new low not seen since 1960, per Breed.
• Reported car break-ins plunged by 54%.

The fine print: The numbers from Breed were verified by a San Francisco Chronicle analysis of data from the San Francisco Police Department and the California Department of Justice.

The big picture: Breed and San Francisco police cited new technology, such as automated license plate readers, and improved coordination among law enforcement agencies as reasons for the decline.

Yes, but: Voters didn't seem to be convince. They made public safety a top issue in the November election and ultimately voted Breed out for Daniel Lurie, who ran on a campaign that promised a crackdown on crime.