Oakland · 2025-11

Oakland logs two permits for $37k, violent crime up to 24

Oakland issued two permits in November totaling $37k, down from $692k the month before. Both were express permits. Violent crime rose from 16 incidents to 24, a 50% jump, though overall crime fell 17% to 58 reports. Service requests dropped 22% to 85 calls. Plumbing violations topped the 311 list with seven complaints. No businesses opened or closed.

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By the numbers

Building permits	2
Declared construction value	$36,950
New business licenses	2
Business closings (proxy)	0
311 service requests	85
Reported crimes	58
Violent crimes	24
Failed food inspections	0

New businesses

NEXT MAN UP (Regulated Business License)
NEXT MAN UP (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)

Top permit types

PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 2

Top 311 request types

Buildings - Plumbing Violation — 7
Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 6
Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 6
Garbage Cart Maintenance — 6
311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 6

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