BART Reports A 23% Drop In Violent Crime Across Its System

CBS Bay Area

April 24, 2025

OAKLAND — After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.

Newly released statistics from BART show a 23% drop in violent crime across the system for the first three months of the year, compared to 2024. BART Police Chief Kevin Franklin attributed the decline to an increased law enforcement presence.

"I think that presence, we're seeing the customer perception of how many officers and how many civilians you're seeing out there increasing, and we're seeing crime stats go down during that period of time," said Franklin. "It's been very busy, but the presence is the key."

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