Officials in San Francisco on Friday said overall crime in the city went down by 25% in 2025, with the number of homicides reaching a level not seen in more than 70 years.
According to a statement from the police department, crime has declined in multiple categories. Property crimes were down by 27%, while violent crimes were down by 18%.
In 2025, the city recorded 28 homicides, down 20% from the previous year and the lowest number of homicides since 1954, police said. The homicide clearance rate was 125%, as detectives solved several cases from previous years…