San Francisco homicides soared 83% through March, police statistics show

Violent crime in San Francisco continues to climb in 2023, led by steadily increasing robberies and after homicides jumped during each of the first three months of the year, city police statistics show. 

Homicides were up by 83%, with 11 in 2023 compared to six last year through March 31, the most recent full-month data available.

Through the first three weeks of April, the killings have begun leveling off, with 14 total through April 23 compared to 15 last year. In February, homicides had climbed 33%, after they jumped 67% in January. 

Overall, violent crime is up 4%, and robberies, a bellwether indicator of public safety, rose by 11% in January, 18% in February and 15% in March. Through the April 23 window, they are up by 11.4% overall.

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