SFPD reports steep year-to-date drops in crime and outlines Super Bowl staffing plans
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Summary
SFPD told the Police Commission on Jan. 14 that Part 1 crimes are down 53% year-to-date versus the same period in 2025 and outlined increased staffing and overtime for Super Bowl 60 events; commissioners accepted quarterly reports and heard public pleas for more outreach in unsolved homicides.
San Francisco — Chief Liu told the Police Commission on Jan. 14 that the city's Part 1 crime totals have fallen sharply year to date, reporting that “overall Part 1 crimes are down 53%” compared with the same period in 2025. He said violent crimes are down 39%, gun-injury incidents are down about 75%, rapes are down 60% and property crimes are down 56%.
The chief placed those figures in the context of recent incidents: no homicides were reported for the week in question, one nonfatal shooting was under active investigation, and several stabbings across different districts resulted in arrests in some cases. “No arrest has been made at this time” for the Tenderloin shooting reported for Jan. 10, Chief Liu said, and the investigations remain open.
Why it matters: The department also outlined operational preparations for a weekend of large events, including a Bob Weir memorial at Civic Center and a 49ers playoff game, and the array of activities tied to Super Bowl 60. To prepare, SFPD said it canceled days off, expanded many shifts from 10 to 12 hours, will rely on officers working overtime for some events and will coordinate with city, state and federal partners, including the sheriff’s office, CHP, BART PD and the FBI.
Commissioners asked for detail on recruiting and academy class size; Chief Liu said the current recruit class is 28 officers and the department plans five classes this year. The commission also heard public comment from a victim’s family member who urged broader dissemination of homicide reward posters and use of the anonymous tip line.
The commission received and filed Department of Police Accountability quarterly reports and SFPD/DPA statutory reports (SB1421 and SB16) by unanimous recorded vote. The meeting concluded with votes to enter closed session under the San Francisco Administrative Code and state law and, after returning to open session, a vote not to disclose the closed-session discussion.
The Police Commission will monitor data releases and audit follow-ups as the department moves toward a planned data-system cutover and continues to staff a busy events calendar.
