Reported car break-ins in San Francisco have hit their lowest levels in over two decades, yet questions remain about the accuracy of this data. Local resident Dennis Saenz notes a significant reduction in break-ins near Lombard Street, aligning with a reported decrease of over 50% in 2024 from previous years. Despite this drop, many car repair businesses are experiencing less work, indicating mixed feelings about the true state of crime in the city. The city's efforts to combat crime are evident, though public perception may not fully align with the reported statistics.
"At its height, it happened probably two or three times a week," Saenz said. "Almost nothing... daily nothing... nothing," he described the near disappearance of break-ins outside his window.
Despite the change in data collection, it's clear from 2017 peak of more than 30,000 reported car break-ins is indisputable. Since then, the numbers have steadily declined.
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