Oakland · 2025-09

Oakland violent crime up 75% on nine incidents

Oakland logged 21 violent crimes in September, up from 12 the month before—a 75% jump driven by a small base. Overall crime ticked up slightly to 68 incidents. Permits dropped hard: just two this month (both express permits) worth $60k total, down from $2 million in August. Residents filed 17 abandoned vehicle complaints and 10 rodent calls. No new businesses opened or closed.

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By the numbers

Building permits	2
Declared construction value	$60,000
New business licenses	2
Business closings (proxy)	0
311 service requests	119
Reported crimes	68
Violent crimes	21
Failed food inspections	0

New businesses

KAYODE K AROYEHUN (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
WILLIE JAMES SHEARS (Peddler License)

Top permit types

PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 2

Top 311 request types

Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 17
Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 10
Sanitation Code Violation — 8
Street Light Out Complaint — 7
Garbage Cart Maintenance — 7

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