SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Officials stated that BART experienced a nearly 50% reduction in crime in 2025.
The trend follows that of the last two years, which also saw a double-digit drop in crime. But the number more than doubled 2024’s data, when crime on BART dropped 17%.
Overall, violent crime decreased by 31%, while property crime dropped by 43%, according to BART.
BART PD has played a role in helping make that happen, according to BART, by doubling officer presence systemwide and ensuring police are riding trains more.
The data from 2025, BART Police Chief Kevin Franklin said, demonstrates the impact officers make when they are “engaged and focused on building trust with the communities.”
“Safety is about more than enforcement. It’s about presence, partnership, and creating an environment where all riders feel comfortable using BART,” Franklin said in a statement Thursday. “BART PD is committed to deterring criminal activity, responding quickly when help is needed, and ensuring riders feel safe throughout their journeys.”
The announcement by BART officials comes as ridership steadily continues to grow. BART has struggled with a significantly depleted operating budget since the pandemic.
Riders, before the pandemic, covered nearly 70% of the cost to run BART service. That forced the agency to look at new ways of getting people to ride BART. In 2025, BART served nearly five million more trips than in 2024, according to the agency.