San Antonio's crime rate is a confusing topic. We're apparently the most dangerous big city in Texas, but also pretty safe nationally. So, are we in trouble or is this just how Texas rolls?
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
The reduction in crime could lead to savings in law enforcement and judicial resources.
Residents and businesses benefit from a safer community.
None directly, but the quality of service for non-emergency calls must be maintained.
San Antonio police released footage of a June incident where suspect Roman Pena and an officer were shot after Pena allegedly fired at SWAT officers.
The suspect was booked on charges related to assaulting a public servant and family violence, according to SAPD.
A 19-year-old wanted suspect shot and killed himself during a felony traffic stop and a responding officer's foot was runover by the vehicle, SAPD says.
New rules require virtual currency kiosks to post fraud prevention signage to protect residents, especially seniors, from scams.
The committee reviewed recent crime statistics and discussed the effectiveness of strategies like hot spot policing as part of the ongoing Violent Crime Reduction Plan.
The committee reviewed the effectiveness of the Violent Crime Reduction Plan, particularly "hotspot" policing, which has shown significant success in reducing violent crime. Discussions also touched on the upcoming "focused deterrence" strategy aimed at repeat offenders.
The committee explored options to improve police response times for non-emergency calls by potentially reallocating resources. This includes analyzing calls for minor accidents, property issues, and noise disturbances to see if retired officers, civilian staff, or technology could handle them, freeing up officers for more critical incidents.
A $5.6 million contract is being sought for toxicology lab services for the police department to test samples, primarily for DWI cases. This ensures accurate evidence for criminal proceedings.
The committee reviewed the latest crime statistics, which showed a positive trend with overall crime down significantly. This indicates that current strategies may be effective, but the committee also discussed specific crime types like motor vehicle theft and drug offenses.
San Antonio ranks as Texas’ most dangerous big city, but it’s the nation’s 28th-safest overall San Antonio Current
Follow this issue in San Antonio
Get an alert when it comes back up at City Hall — one plain-English email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.