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Violent Crime Incidents Jump 34% in the Latest Count

April 2, 2026🌉 San Francisco, California · District 2
Violent Crime Incidents Jump 34% in the Latest Count

The latest data shows 191 violent crime incidents on average, up from 143 the prior period—a 34% jump that's hard to wave away. Robberies and assaults are driving the signal. For residents, that means staying alert, especially near commercial corridors where these incidents tend to cluster.

A citywide spike in violent crime is real, and the numbers aren't subtle about it.

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