Oakland · 2026-02
Oakland's 311 calls jump 39%, led by abandoned cars
Oakland fielded 99 service requests in February, up from 71 the month before. Abandoned vehicle complaints led the surge with 15 reports, followed by 11 sanitation code violations and nine streetlight outages. Crime ticked up 20% to 59 incidents, though violent offenses dipped slightly to 15. Permit activity was light—three permits totaling $4,280, down from $24,000 in January. Two were express permits; one was for signage. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $4,280 |
| New business licenses | 0 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 99 |
| Reported crimes | 59 |
| Violent crimes | 15 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 2
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 15
- Sanitation Code Violation — 11
- Street Light Out Complaint — 9
- Buildings - Plumbing Violation — 8
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 5