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NewsDavis VanguardJuly 5, 2026United States

California Reports Crime Drop and 18 Million 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.
  • Automatic record clearance legislation AB 1076 and SB 731 are identified as contributors to the record clearance totals.

Who's Mentioned

other18,000,000“Total number of records cleared since 2019.”organizationCalifornia Department of Justice“The state agency that released the crime and record clearance data.”