San Diego made significant strides in keeping our communities safe in 2024, with reductions in crime, enhanced enforcement measures, and critical investments in first responders. 

By deploying new technologies and strengthening public safety policies, we’ve reinforced our commitment to making San Diego one of the safest big cities in America. 

Key achievements include: 

• Crime Reduction: Homicides dropped by 28.8%, sexual assaults by 12.6%, robberies by 10.7%, and car thefts by 19.8%. 
   

• Smart Public Safety Technology: Nearly 500 Smart Streetlights and Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) were deployed, aiding in solving over 200 crimes, recovering illegal firearms, and retrieving more than $3 million in stolen property. 
   

• Stronger Public Safety Workforce: New multi-year contracts were secured for police officers, firefighters and lifeguards, ensuring competitive pay and retention of top talent. 
   

• Leadership Appointments: Fire Chief Robert Logan and Police Chief Scott Wahl were appointed to continue strengthening emergency response and crime prevention efforts. 
   

• Emergency Response Capacity: Firefighters, lifeguards, and paramedics responded to a record-breaking 188,000 emergency calls in 2024. 

   

San Diego continues to lead in proactive public safety measures, ensuring our communities remain safe, secure, and well-protected.