Crime rampant in Oakland, California, USA, public complains: frequent robberies lack a sense of security
On September 19th, according to Fox News, crime is rampant in Oakland, California, and the public is suffering from a lack of security. Recently, the city missed a government grant to combat retail crime, causing anger and disappointment among businesses and the public.
According to reports, the California government plans to allocate $267 million to cities to combat organized retail theft and other criminal activities. However, the Auckland government missed the deadline for submitting the subsidy application, resulting in a missed opportunity. In Auckland, these funds were planned to be used to increase police patrol manpower to track down suspect.
Oakland Chinatown community leader Carl Chen stated that missing out on funding is very frustrating, as many businesses and citizens feel pain due to criminal activities such as car robberies and home robberies. The rampant crime in Oakland makes them feel insecure.
According to data from the Auckland police, local crime cases have surged by about 30% this year compared to 2022. From January to July, robbery cases increased by 24%, burglary cases increased by 43%, and car theft cases increased by 54%.
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