Colma's unique demographic of 1,507 residents amid millions of visitors skews its crime statistics, as it only takes a few crimes to impact the rate significantly.
Police Chief John Munsey highlights that despite the high crime rate, it's misleading given the town’s few permanent residents and heavy foot traffic from visitors.
The rise in theft and narcotics cases in Colma post-Proposition 47 indicates how recent changes in crime penalties have influenced criminal activity in the area.
With retail thefts spurred on by California laws that reduced crime penalties, Colma has become a focal point for both law enforcement concerns and legislative action.
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