San Francisco crime rate hits 20-year low

Outgoing San Francisco Mayor London Breed highlights "historic" drop in crime
A day before her successor was set to be sworn into office, San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday touted a 20-year low in the city's crime rate for 2024, including "historic" drops in the number of homicides and car break-ins.
San Francisco crime rate hits 20-year low, according to outgoing mayor
Crime in San Francisco is at a 20-year low, according to figures released by outgoing Mayor London Breed’s office on Tuesday. SF has seen a “historic” drop in homicides and car break-ins, Breed’s office said.
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San Francisco sees crime rate drop to lowest level in more than 20 years
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