This morning, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that despite statements from city officials and Governor Newsom, Oakland’s crime rates have not decreased by 33%. These purported improvements are attributed to incomplete data comparisons and unreported crimes, which mislead the public about the city’s handling of its crime crisis.
In contrast to Oakland’s approach, Sacramento has adopted a different strategy to lower its reported crime rates. According to reporting by the Sacramento Bee, the Sacramento City Attorney is threatening to fine a Target store for reporting retail theft “too often” to police.
Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher criticized the city’s threat in a statement to Fox Digital. He said, “Newsom keeps insisting that reports of theft are dropping – well now we know why. Not only are thieves let off without even a slap on the wrist, but now the victims are being threatened for even reporting crimes.”
Gallagher suggested that Democrat-led cities are employing various tactics to reduce their crime numbers without actually holding criminals accountable.
