Oakland · Then vs Now
Oakland: 2024-05 vs 2025-05
A side-by-side look at how Oakland shifted between two periods.
| 2024-05 | 2025-05 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 2 | 5 | +150% |
| Construction value ($) | $26,915 | $50,612 | +88% |
| New business licenses | 1 | 0 | -100% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 188 | 124 | -34% |
| Reported crimes | 75 | 69 | -8% |
| Violent crimes | 30 | 23 | -23% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2024-05
Oakland's violent crime jumps 25% to 30 incidents
Violent crime in Oakland climbed from 24 incidents in April to 30 in May, a 25% increase, while overall crime ticked up to 75 cases. Service requests dropped sharply—down 41% to 188—largely because the city stopped accepting tree trim requests, which had accounted for 50 of May's calls. Two permits totaling about $27,000 came through, up 17% in value from April's $23,000. No businesses opened or closed.
2025-05
Oakland permit value drops 76% despite more filings
Oakland pulled five permits in May, up from two in April, but their combined value fell to $50,612 from $207,500. Four of the five came through the express program. Abandoned vehicle complaints led 311 requests with 19 calls, followed by 10 pothole reports. Crime ticked up slightly—69 incidents versus 63 the month before—while violent offenses held nearly steady at 23. No new business licenses or closures showed up on city records.
New businesses — 2024-05
- CAKE AND A PRAYER INC. (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))