Oakland · Then vs Now
Oakland: 2024-07 vs 2025-07
A side-by-side look at how Oakland shifted between two periods.
| 2024-07 | 2025-07 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | 6 | 14 | +133% |
| Construction value ($) | $2,279,376 | $101,260 | -96% |
| New business licenses | 2 | 1 | -50% |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 | 0 | — |
| 311 service requests | 136 | 173 | +27% |
| Reported crimes | 82 | 98 | +20% |
| Violent crimes | 31 | 24 | -23% |
| Failed food inspections | 0 | 0 | — |
2024-07
Oakland logs $2.3M in construction permits
Six permits pulled in July totaled $2.3 million, up 2,288% from June's $95k. Four were new-construction permits. Crime reports rose 30% to 82 incidents, with violent offenses climbing from 26 to 31. Service requests held nearly flat at 136, led by building violations and pothole complaints. No businesses opened or closed.
2025-07
Oakland permit work jumps to $101k
Oakland issued 14 permits in July, up from 3 the month before, with total value climbing to $101,260. Thirteen of those permits came through the city's express program. Crime reports rose 29% to 98 incidents, though violent offenses dipped slightly to 24. Service requests ticked up 6% to 173, led by 40 tree-trim tickets—a category the city no longer accepts but residents keep filing anyway.
New businesses — 2024-07
- JULIA A MITCHELL (Peddler License)
- Lindy's Cookie Studio (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
New businesses — 2025-07
- ESSENTIAL VIBRATIONS LLC (Regulated Business License)