SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Crime in San Francisco has dropped nearly 30% in 2025, one of the city’s lowest crime rates in decades, according to California officials. State leaders attribute the decline to expanded law enforcement partnerships and targeted public safety funding.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the results Wednesday, highlighting collaboration between the California Highway Patrol (CHP), local police, and community groups. “Our hard work is paying off,” Newsom said. “Through meaningful investments and partnerships, our crime is down, and we’ll keep working to keep Californians safe.”
The statewide initiative launched in July and placed CHP crime suppression teams in major cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. In the Bay Area, the CHP has helped make 200 arrests, recover 500 stolen vehicles, and seize 30 illegal firearms this year…