The Oakland Police Department’s most recent crime report indicates that homicides in Oakland are down by 33% compared with the same time last year. Throughout Oakland, 67 homicides occurred so far this year, while at the same point in 2023, there were 100 homicides. The number of violent crimes has declined by 19% in the city in 2024 compared to last year. “This is not an accident,” said Mayor Sheng Thao, who was quoted in Oaklandside, speaking at a press conference. “This is by design. We have reversed a four-year trend of higher crime and more homicides.”
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