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Podcast: The Bay
Episode: Violent Crime Is Down in Oakland
Description: Violent crime is down in Oakland, along with most major U.S. cities. In 2025, Oakland’s homicide rate dropped 22% compared with the previous year. But Oakland city leaders are also aware that there’s a lot of work left to do — including helping people feel safe even as the statistics are showing improvements. Roselyn Romero with the Oaklandside joins us to break down why violent crime is down for the second straight year.
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Violent crime in Oakland is way down for the second year in a row
Oakland saw a historic drop in homicides in 2025. City l...