SAN BERNARDINO, CA. — “Crime rates in downtown San Bernardino have decreased by almost half over the past five years,” said Police Chief Darren L. Goodman. “This positive trend includes a decline in burglaries, aggravated assaults, and notably, there have been very few homicides this year.” Crime rates in the rest of the City have also declined by more than 30 percent.
Further, San Bernardino’s downtown area is one of the first 30 communities in California to be designated a “Clean California Community” by Caltrans. This designation is part of a multi-year partnership among the City of San Bernardino, the Arts Connection/Arts Council of San Bernardino County, local businesses, Creative Grounds, and real estate company Realicore.
Downtown serves as the City’s government and business center, with 38,250 people working there and 50,567 residents living there. It is home to 2,756 businesses that help sustain a lively economy, generating $6.7 billion in sales in 2024…