Violent crime up in Sacramento for 2021
Some alarming numbers concerning crime in the City of Sacramento were released by outgoing Police Chief Daniel Hahn on Twitter earlier today.
- Shooting reports up 29%
- Number of victims shot up 25%
- Firearms seized up 35%
- Arrests for possession of firearms up 47%
- 53 traffic fatalities, most since 1990
- 57 homicides, up from 43 in 2020, which was up from 34 in 2019
- Median emergency response time is 10.48 minutes
As 2021 comes to a close we have seen major increases in violent crime & traffic collisions. This increase calls for renewed focus on collaboration & teamwork to ensure our City is safe & has a high quality of life in every neighborhood. @SacPolice @TheCityofSac #TOGETHERwebuild pic.twitter.com/EPBfZD9Yzh
— Daniel Hahn (@Chief_Hahn) December 29, 2021
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