Holiday larceny-theft in San Francisco dropped to its lowest level since 2017.
Crowds give downtown SF a holiday lift as crime plunges (Photo: Google)
San Francisco Sees Significant Drop in Holiday Thefts: Mayor Credits Enforcement Efforts
San Francisco Mayor London Breed reported that larceny-theft, including retail theft and auto break-ins, plummeted 48% between November 20 and January 1 compared to the previous year. Burglary complaints dropped 26% and auto theft reports dropped 17%.
The mayor credited the decline to increased police enforcement and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins’ vigorous enforcement of auto break-ins and retail theft citywide.
With a budget shortfall expected to top $1 billion by 2027, Mayor Breed stressed public safety. She acknowledged the necessity for sacrifices and cuts in other areas but prioritized public safety to sustain safety momentum. The mayor attributed the sharp drop in larcenies and car break-ins to more covert, arrest, and accountability resources. Drug markets on Market Street and the Tenderloin were also targeted.
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Union Square Sees Visitor Surge
San Francisco’s economy improved over the holidays. The famous Christmas shopping attraction Union Square had an 11% increase in unique daily visitors. The park center ice rink, open till January 15, sold out. New park cafes promoted by celebrity chef Tyler Florence were also popular.
Although the economy was tough, local firms like Hed Verythai reported increasing income in December and good holiday operations.
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