In a surprising turn, Oakland has seen a significant decline in reported vehicle burglaries by more than 50% in 2024, contrasting sharply with the nearly 15,000 break-ins recorded in 2023. Despite these statistics, skepticism remains among residents like Brian Bourke, who doubt the accuracy of reporting. Local auto glass repair shop owner James Serwa corroborates this skepticism, describing the overwhelming influx of repair requests in 2023. Experts attribute the decline to better technology and increased law enforcement effectiveness, yet some locals still question the validity of the reported data.
"I don't trust the numbers that are reported," said Oakland driver Brian Bourke. "I think it happens a lot more than people report."
"Starting in September, we saw a real drop-off. They really dropped off the radar," said James Serwa, owner of Glass on the Move.
"Better access to video surveillance, period, across the board, has been significant in allowing us to work more effectively," Chief Scott said.
"It became a regular occurrence that year," said James Serwa of 2023 break-ins, noting a lineup of cars daily for repairs.
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