In 2024, crime rates in California and significant Bay Area cities decreased, following a pandemic surge that prompted a ballot measure for stronger penalties in drug and property crimes. Oakland's overall crime rate remained about twice that of San Francisco, with persistent violent crime despite an overall decline. San Jose saw crime rates rise similarly to 2022. Statewide, crime rates per 100,000 people dropped approximately 8%, with violent crime down 6%. Attorney General Rob Bonta underscored the importance of public safety despite the declines.
Statewide, the crime rate per 100,000 people dropped about 8% overall in 2024 from 2023. The violent crime rate fell 6% - to a level the Attorney General's Office noted was less than half the state's historic high in 1992.
In Oakland, restaurant owner Tuan Nguyen closed the Phở Vy, a family-owned spot known for its warm atmosphere and loyal customer base, this year, citing concerns about safety.
Nguyen expressed concerns saying, 'There's more sex work in the area now. We're a family-oriented place, and that pushes families away. And then there are the car break-ins. Even my own car's been hit.'
Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized, 'While crime rates have declined over the past year, public safety in our communities remains priorities one, two, and three.'
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