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NewsDavis VanguardJuly 5, 2026United States

California Reports Crime Drop and Record Number of Criminal Record Clearances

The California Department of Justice reports a statewide decrease in crime rates alongside the clearance of nearly 18 million criminal records since 2019. This data highlights the impact of automatic record clearance laws on resident reintegration.

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Why It Matters

Statewide crime statistics and the status of criminal s affect public safety policy and the legal standing of millions of residents with past arrest or conviction records.

Key Facts

  • Homicides in California have decreased by 20% since 2019.
  • Property crime in California has decreased by 24% since 2019.
  • Nearly 18 million past conviction and arrest records have been cleared since 2019.
  • 900,000 records were cleared in 2025.
  • The state attributes these trends to public safety investments and automatic record clearance legislation (AB 1076 and SB 731).

Who's Mentioned

organizationCalifornia Department of Justice“The agency that released the crime and record clearance data.”