The Oakland Police Department provided erroneous information to the State Department of Justice, leading to incorrect reports on the city’s crime rates for 2023.
Due to the inaccuracies, Oakland's overall crime rate was reported as soaring 58% since 2020, raising concerns about public safety and data integrity.
This error significantly impacted the perception of crime in Oakland, particularly with violent crime seeing a 33% increase since 2020, highlighting disparities with San Jose.
The media outlet emphasizes its commitment to correcting significant errors, urging the public to report any inaccuracies to maintain journalistic integrity.
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