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San Antonio Crime Trends Drop and Rise | San Antonio News
San Antonio’s crime rate has dropped 13% since its peak in 2023, thanks to targeted efforts against violent crime — but while murders, robberies, and assaults are down, violations like loitering, shoplifting, and drug offenses have surged dramatically. Police are responding with specialized units tackling retail theft and using data-driven strategies to reduce violent crime hotspots. Car thefts, once skyrocketing, have fallen back to pre-2020 levels, helping drive the overall decline. Still, simple assault remains the most common offense — often stemming from escalating disputes — prompting…
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