What Pandemic Crime Stats Really Tell Us
Beyond the politics and fear, what do the numbers actually show? Chronicle data reporter Susie Neilson explains that even though crime has been falling all over the place for decades, the pandemic spurred distinct trends.
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Beyond the politics and fear, what do the numbers actually show? Chronicle data reporter Susie Neilson explains that even though crime has been falling all over the place for decades, the pandemic spurred distinct trends, including a surge in gun violence in Oakland and a shift from car to home burglaries in San Francisco. Now, crime is returning to pre-pandemic levels, too — for better and for worse. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
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