San Francisco's Crime Crackdown Cuts Car Break-Ins in Half

San Francisco has experienced a significant decrease in car break-ins following an aggressive crackdown on thefts, including the use of bait cars, plainclothes officers, and video surveillance. Between September and November, the city recorded 3,399 smash-and-grab reports, compared to 6,703 during the same period in 2022. The drop in crime has been attributed to targeted police efforts, vigorous prosecutions, and a hard-line messaging approach. City leaders and law enforcement officials hope that the decline in auto burglaries will continue.