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BART crime drops almost 20 p.c in 2024

By Miles Cooper
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February 6, 2025
BART crime drops almost 20 p.c in 2024
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BART crime drops almost 20 p.c in 2024

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Crime on BART noticed a 17% drop final 12 months, in response to Bay Space Fast Transit. Violent crime particularly fell 11% in 2024 when in comparison with the earlier 12 months, the company mentioned.

BART’s crime drop got here because the transit system noticed a rise in ridership. BART served 2.6 million extra journeys than it carried in 2023 final 12 months.

BART, citing the BART Police Division chief’s end-of-year crime report, mentioned the overall variety of property crimes on the system fell to 536 fewer incidents than there have been in 2023. Auto thefts additionally noticed a 34% drop with 29% fewer.

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The transit system additionally cited BART PD’s response time to Tier 1 emergencies in December, which at 3 minutes and 56 seconds, was “among the fastest for any law enforcement agency in the Bay Area,” BART mentioned.

“The BART Police Department’s continued focus on boosting its visible presence in the system appears to be having an impact for both rider and front-line safety,” BART mentioned.

Along with sworn officers, BART mentioned that BART PD can also be utilizing unarmed Disaster Intervention Specialists, Transit Ambassadors, Fare Inspectors, and Neighborhood Service Officers to “maximize its visible presence in the system.” Moreover, BART is within the course of of putting in its Subsequent Era Fare Gates throughout all the system.

“The taller and more resilient gates are improving the station environment and deterring fare evasion,” BART mentioned. Presently, the gates are current at 16 stations. The company plans to put in new gates in any respect 50 stations by the tip of the 12 months.

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