Oakland Homicides 2025 Total. The oakland police department homicide unit has cleared 47% of cases, meaning detectives have arrested and charged suspects in nearly half of this year’s. According to the oakland police department, there's been a 33% drop in homicides this year.
There were few arrests — and fewer answers for families. According to numbers posted on the city’s website, oakland recorded the highest violent and property crimes back in the late 80’s and early 90’s.