Urban areas in San Francisco have long been grappling with crime problems, which is a key factor why many voters have approved Proposition E in March, which would enable the city to implement new public safety measures. According to the City and County of San Francisco, the issue had already shown signs of significant improvement in the first quarter of 2024, with a 32% drop in property crime and 14% drop in violent crime according to the San Francisco government, thanks to the coordinated efforts between local, state and federal law enforcement.