American media: The crime wave in San Francisco continues to spread, and wealthy areas are also plagued by rampant thieves. Understanding | Residents | Crime
According to Fox News on July 16th, the number of criminal cases such as theft, robbery, and assault in San Francisco, California, USA has been increasing in recent years and is spreading to some affluent areas, affecting the lives of residents.
Tracy McRae, President of the San Francisco Police Officers Association, stated in an interview that robbery, vandalism, burglary, and drug use have only occurred in a few communities in San Francisco, but now the number of theft cases in San Francisco is on the rise. From 2020 to 2022, crime rates such as theft, robbery, and assault have all been on the rise.
McRae said that many crimes nowadays are no longer limited to a few fixed locations and are spreading to some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in San Francisco. Some thieves even calmly walked away after smashing car windows and stealing luggage.
McRae said that in history, San Francisco was plagued by drug abuse. For many years, residents of San Francisco have expressed concerns about the safety of this city. And San Francisco now has more drug crimes than during the peak of the 1980s.
The crime in San Francisco has had an impact on the lives of local residents. According to a survey data cited by McRae, 53% of residents know people who have been targets of crime, 46% say they have witnessed criminal activity, and 18% say they have been victims.
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