Is crime really down in San Francisco?

The San Francisco Police Department is touting new data showing crime in the city is declining. The city's police chief says it's an indication that the department's strategies to fight crime are working. 

Video: Man drilling holes in San Francisco garages

People in one San Francisco neighborhood have noticed a disturbing crime trend in the past few days. They said one man has been seen drilling holes into dozens of garage doors in the inner Richmond District, as a way to break into homes.

Teen girl saved after being kidnapped at BART station

A teenage girl was rescued and a man was arrested early Wednesday morning after an alleged kidnapping in San Francisco the night before, police said.

At least 2 injured at Dolores Park hill bomb event

Despite clear warnings from the San Francisco Police Department, dozens of skateboarders and spectators turned out for the annual Hill Bomb event at the city's Dolores Park. 

San Francisco police warn skaters to stay away: "We don't intend to allow a hill bomb"

SFPD Chief Bill Scott urged skaters to stay away from the Dolores Park hill bomb Saturday, stating that as far as the department is concerned, it is canceled. Still, officers will be heavily deployed to ensure the community is safe in the event crowds become unruly and violent.

Homicide in Berkeley, shooting in San Francisco

Officials are investigating a Berkeley homicide after someone was shot Wednesday evening, officials say. 

Driver charged with felony vehicular manslaughter in SF crash that killed an entire family

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced four counts of felony vehicular manslaughter charges against the driver who killed an entire family of four in the West Portal neighborhood in March. 

Woman with 2 children carjacked in Alameda, suspects crash in San Francisco

Three suspects were arrested after carjacking a woman who had her two small children in her vehicle on Wednesday afternoon in Alameda, officials say. 

SFPD to hold community meeting on upcoming unsanctioned 'Hill bomb' event

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott is planning to hold a community meeting July 1 for those concerned about an upcoming, unsanctioned ‘Hill Bomb' skateboarding event. 

San Francisco police announce full deployment for many weekend events

A million people are expected in the city this weekend. In addition to SF Pride, several other events are happening that are likely to keep first responders busy. In front of the Harvey Milk Plaza at Market Street and Castro, city leaders, including the chief of police, came out to discuss safety for this weekend’s events. 

San Francisco issues curfew on some Tenderloin stores

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve legislation that would limit the operating hours of corner stores and smoke shops in the Tenderloin, in an effort to crack down on drug markets.

Racist abuse towards Muslim group in San Francisco caught on video

A hateful incident was captured on a holy day for Muslims in San Francisco. A group from a San Francisco mosque was celebrating Eid al-Adha in John McLaren Park on Monday when a man walking two dogs passed by shouting expletives and making threats. There is video of the incident. 

SFPD officer and person making threats with knife hospitalized

A San Francisco police officer and a person who was allegedly making threats with a knife were taken to a hospital on Friday as officers responded to McCoppin and Valencia streets. 

'I thought I would die': San Francisco man survives vicious pit bull attack in Potrero Hill

Cameras capture Pablo Rocha knocked to the ground and attacked by two pit bulls on May 25, 2024. The victim, who is 6'6", escaped by scaling a tall fence. The dogs belong to occupants of a nearby RV. Police arrested two suspects in this case.

SFPD investigating stabbing on Muni bus in the Mission District

The San Francisco Police Department is investigating a non-fatal stabbing on a Muni bus in the Mission District on Monday.