A decrease in Oakland smash-and-grabs and vandalism has led to a downturn in business for local auto glass repair shops, which report that cracked windshields from road debris are now a more reliable source of revenue.
Oakland auto glass repair shop owners say they’re feeling the effects of the city’s steep drop in car break-ins, as KTVU reports. According to Oakland Police Department data, vehicle burglaries are down 37% so far this year compared with the same period in 2025.
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