While San Francisco hogs headlines on homelessness and crime, its southern neighbor, San Jose, has been quietly making bold moves — and seeing substantial results. Frustrated by years of progressive policies, voters elected Mayor Matt Mahan, who campaigned on a platform of reform. Since taking office, he has streamlined regulatory processes, strengthened law enforcement, and leveraged Silicon Valley’s innovative spirit to tackle the city’s most pressing challenges. The Washington Examiner spent several days on the ground in San Jose to gain deeper insight into the city’s evolving landscape. Part 3 of this series, TheSan Jose Way, takes a look at crime and efforts to reduce it.
SAN JOSE, California—San Jose achieved an extraordinary milestone by solving 100% of its homicides over the past three years, a feat believed to be unmatched by any other major city in the country.
To put that in perspective, the national homicide clearance rate is about 57.8%, according to Statista. This means about 58 out of 100 homicides are solved by arrest or by exceptional means. The year before, it was even lower…