The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is reporting the lowest auto break-in rate in 22 years amid a push to rein in crime.
In March, 342 vehicle break-ins were reported in San Francisco, compared to around 800 in March 2024, according to SFPD data. Car break-ins reached more than 2,000 per month in 2023 and had remained high for years, with 2017 the highest year on record.
“Our department’s evolving strategies have contributed to this record low,” the SFPD stated on social media on March 31, crediting new technology such as license plate readers and public safety cameras.
The police department said it’s working with Mayor Daniel Lurie’s office and the San Francisco district attorney to prosecute more auto break-ins….