Automobile thefts have continued to stay relatively low in 2025 compared to the spike in thefts that occurred last year, according to the Alameda Police Department (APD). There have been 69 thefts this year so far, compared to 236 last year at this time, a 71% decrease. Larceny/theft offenses are down 33% with 323 this year so far, compared to 480 last year at this time. That’s still 5.5 incidents per day, so keep your eyes on your belongings!
Arrests increased from 80 in January to 106 in February, but robberies decreased from 17 in January to 9 in February. There were also fewer calls for service in February with 5,737 calls compared to 6,134 in January.
Car collisions decreased, with 46 accidents in February compared to 66 in January. Thank you for driving more safely.
| Feb. 24 | Sep. 24 | Oct. 24 | Nov. 24 | Dec. 24 | Jan. 25 | Feb. 25 | Change Jan. – Feb. | Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrests | 71 | 86 | 87 | 119 | 98 | 80 | 106 | 26 | 32.50% |
| Collisions | 66 | 64 | 80 | 64 | 59 | 66 | 46 | -20 | -30.30% |
| Auto Thefts | 123 | 56 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 35 | 36 | 1 | 2.86% |
| Recovered Stolen Vehicles | 107 | 49 | 68 | 58 | 45 | 44 | 40 | -4 | -9.09% |
| Robberies | 10 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 9 | -8 | -47.06% |
| Catalytic Converter Thefts | 5 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 11 | -7 | -38.89% |
| Assaults | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 10 | -2 | -16.67% |
| Calls for Service | 5,234 | 5,975 | 5,923 | 4,987 | 5,530 | 6,134 | 5,737 | -397 | -6.47% |
| Reports Taken | 717 | 616 | 643 | 609 | 650 | 614 | 518 | -96 | -15.64% |
APD February 2025 incidents of note
Negligent Discharge of a Firearm: On February 8 at 5:45 a.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of Blanding Avenue for a road rage incident that escalated into a physical altercation. During the incident, pepper spray and a firearm were discharged by the involved parties. No one was struck by gunfire. One party was transported to a local hospital for a complaint of pain. Both individuals were arrested for their roles in the incident.
Battery: On February 8 at 3:22 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Oak Street for the report of an assault with serious injuries. During a conversation, the suspect struck the victim. As a result, the victim sustained great bodily injury and was transported to a local hospital. The suspect left the scene before officers were called, but was later identified during the investigation. On February 10, officers arrested the suspect during an unrelated disturbance.
Distribution of Obscene Material: On February 8 at 9:23 p.m., officers received a tip regarding the possible possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. During a detailed investigation, detectives identified a suspect and uncovered additional evidence. On February 25, the suspect was arrested for multiple offenses.
Robbery: On February 11 at 5:07 p.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Lincoln Avenue for the report of an in-progress robbery. The suspect stole merchandise from a store and was confronted by an employee. The suspect brandished a knife before leaving the store. During an area check, the suspect was located and arrested. No injuries were reported.
Robbery: On February 25 at 4:06 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Maitland Drive for the report of a battery. The incident was later determined to be a robbery. The suspect spat on the victim and brandished a knife when confronted for stealing items from a business. The suspect was located and arrested a few moments later.
Traffic Enforcement: APD officers issued 631 traffic citations and 284 warnings in February. There were 45 reported collisions. The leading contributing factor in these collisions were improper turns and unsafe speeds.
The City and APD make these and other statistics available on the Alameda Crime Activity page of the City of Alameda website.
Jean Chen is a contributing writer for the Alameda Post. Contact her via [email protected]. Her writing is collected at AlamedaPost.com/Jean-Chen.
