Have you noticed a rise in crime where you live?

There has been a noted rise in certain crimes in some Bay Area cities, like San Francisco and Oakland. I have not noticed much right where I live but the local paper indicates that there has been a rise in home break-ins since 2019 and new license plate-reading cameras have been installed around the town.

What do you think is causing the apparent rise in crime? I know what I’ve heard people claim, but I want to know what you think and what you’ve observed in your area.