Crime Trends Downward in Oakland, but Residents and Businesses Still Impacted
California Highway Patrol officers join Oakland Police for joint operations in a video released by the California governor. Office of Governor Gavin Newsom/Screenshot via The Epoch Times
Crime is down in Oakland so far this year compared to 2023, according to an Aug. 12 Oakland Police Department report, but some locals, business owners and employees say they are not yet feeling safe.
Overall, the number of crimes reported to police are 32 percent below 2023’s statistics up to Aug. 11.
Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
