Homicides fell by 35% in San Francisco during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same time last year, continuing a downward trend in overall violent crime, according to new data from a law enforcement organization.
The big picture: The preliminary figures from the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), a measure of trends that are generally reflected in annual FBI crime data released a year later, highlight decreasing crime rates after pandemic-era spikes.
By the numbers: The San Francisco Police Department reported 11 homicides in the first half of 2025 compared to 17 during the same period in 2024, per the MCCA.
- Similar declines were documented for rape (down 53%), robberies (down 27%) and aggravated assault (down 13%).
Between the lines: San Franciscans have long advocated for criminal justice reform, but public drug use and disorderly streets have bolstered the desire among some for a tougher-on-crime platform…