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Chief reports year-to-date drop in crime but flags short-term uptick in robberies
Summary
Chief George Gascon reported year-to-date reductions in overall crime (about 9%), property crime (about 10%) and violent crime (about 4%), but noted a recent four-week uptick in robberies that produced a short-term 7% increase; he said the department remains focused on trends and upcoming operational adjustments.
Chief George Gascon reported the San Francisco Police Department's weekly crime statistics to the Police Commission on Oct. 13, saying year-to-date totals show overall reductions compared with the same period last year.
"We continue to be at a 9% reduction year to date," the chief said, adding the figure represents about…
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