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San Bernardino Crime Drops 30% in Five Years

1/7/2026

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San Bernardino Crime Reduction

The city of San Bernardino, California, has seen overall crime decline by more than 30% over five years.
Police Chief Darren Goodman reported downtown crime dropped nearly 50%, with homicides down from 15 (2020) to 4 (2025).
SBPD credits proactive policing, community support, and increased police presence for the improvement.
Mayor Helen Tran emphasizes collaboration and outreach to foster safety.
Downtown San Bernardino is recognized as a "Clean California Community."

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Tisch and Mamdani Celebrate Crime Drop

In 2025, gun violence in New York City reached historic lows.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Zohran Mamdani reported a 10% decline in shootings since 2018, with 688 incidents and 856 victims.
Subway crime declined significantly, making 2025 the safest year in 16 years.
The officials did not credit former Mayor Eric Adams for these reductions.
Overall crime statistics show a sustained decline, continuing a trend from previous years.

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San Bernardino Crime Reduction

The city of San Bernardino, California, has seen overall crime decline by more than 30% over five years.
Police Chief Darren Goodman reported downtown crime dropped nearly 50%, with homicides down from 15 (2020) to 4 (2025).
SBPD credits proactive policing, community support, and increased police presence for the improvement.
Mayor Helen Tran emphasizes collaboration and outreach to foster safety.
Downtown San Bernardino is recognized as a "Clean California Community."

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