San Bernardino City Police Department

Photo Caption: Crime in San Bernardino has dropped by 30 percent or more throughout the city. One reason is that there are more officers on the streets. The Police Department’s goal is to have 350 sworn officers. Current full-time staffing is reported at 295 sworn officers and 156 professional staff.

January 4, 2026

Crime Drops in Downtown San Bernardino by Nearly 50%

“Crime rates in downtown San Bernardino have decreased by almost half over the past five years,” said Police Chief Darren L. Godman. “This positive trend includes fewer burglaries, aggravated assaults, and notably, there have been very few homicides this year.”…