Union City Reports 30 Percent Drop in Local Crime
Mayor Gary Singh highlighted reduced crime rates and growth in the city's annual State of the City address.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Property Crime
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Union City officials announced that crimes against persons and property fell by 30% throughout 2025. This improvement includes a 50% decrease in criminal activity at the Union Landing shopping center between 2024 and 2025.
Why it matters
The positive trend in public safety metrics reflects the city's focus on municipal management and resource allocation. These figures provide a benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness of local safety and social service initiatives.
Official reports confirm a 30% reduction in crimes against persons and property across Union City during 2025. Investigations into ongoing safety improvements are supported by a 50% crime drop at the Union Landing shopping center.
The players
Gary Singh
He is the Mayor of Union City and delivered the annual State of the City address.
Alameda County Fire Services
This agency provided emergency response services including 6,000 calls and 4,000 medical emergencies.
Union City Transit
This municipal department manages public transportation and maintains an 82% ridership rating.
The details
Mayor Gary Singh delivered these findings during his annual State of the City address, also citing progress in homelessness reduction and transit modernization. The city identified 141 individuals in its latest homeless count, representing a 26% decrease from previous data.
Timeline
2024 to 2025: Crime at Union Landing shopping center dropped 50%.
2025: Crimes against persons and property decreased by 30%.
October 16, 2026: Mayor Gary Singh delivered the State of the City address.
fiscal year 2025-2026: General fund revenue reached approximately $85 million.
next few weeks: New electric buses begin operating.
Legal Context
This reporting follows the implementation of the CAREavan program, a specialized municipal service designed to provide resource access and case management to the unhoused population. The city's recent success reflects a broader trend of integrating targeted social services into local public safety strategies.
Residents may see continued improvements in neighborhood safety and transit reliability as the city moves forward with new infrastructure like the BART East entrance. The reduction in crime and expansion of transit services are designed to enhance overall community living standards.
The takeaway
Union City's data suggests that integrated municipal programs can effectively drive down crime and homelessness. Residents can expect ongoing improvements as the city continues to reinvest its general fund revenue into public transit and infrastructure.
What happens next
New electric buses for the Union City Transit fleet are scheduled to begin operating in the next few weeks.
Further reading
For more information on local safety trends, visit the Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tri City Voice.
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