In 2024, San Francisco's car break-ins fell by 50%, reaching a historic low not seen since 2003, with roughly 8,500 incidents reported. This substantial drop is attributed to new policing methods employed by the SFPD, including the use of bait cars, drones, and automated license plate readers. The city has experienced consistent declines in property and violent crime rates, paralleling national trends. Comparing data reflects that car break-ins in 2024 are significantly reduced from over 20,000 in 2022 and more than 18,000 in 2023. Early data for 2025 suggests this positive trend may continue.
In 2024, car break-ins in San Francisco dropped by 50% compared to 2023, marking the lowest levels since 2003.
The implementation of new strategies by the SFPD, like bait cars and drones, significantly contributed to the reduction in car break-ins.
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