Reported serious crime in Oakland fell nearly 30% in the first three months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, said police, who noted declines across cases of homicide and robbery.
In a statement Wednesday, the Oakland Police Department said crimes such as homicide, aggravated assault, rape, robbery and burglary dropped 29% from Jan. 1 through March 31 compared with the same period in 2025.
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