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The DA's crime claims
Violent offenses fell about 18% from 2021 to 2025 - but not steadily, and not in every category. The DA's 'steadily dropped' line skips 2022.
Updated September 3, 2026
When District Attorney Garza says crime steadily dropped, the five-year record says something more specific: down overall, up in 2022, mixed by category. The claim and the receipt are both in our story.
What we watch: every public crime claim from the DA's office, checked against the actual series each quarter.