Crime across the Bay Area Rapid Transit system fell significantly in 2025, even as ridership increased, according to new data released by Bay Area Rapid Transit. Overall crime on BART declined 41% compared to 2024, with violent crime down 31% and property crime falling 43%, according to the agency’s December 2025 Chief’s Monthly Report. BART recorded nearly 5 million additional trips in 2025 compared with the previous year, continuing a trend that has seen ridership growth alongside falling crime rates. BART Police Chief Kevin Franklin said the results reflect a broader approach to public safety that goes beyond enforcement alone. “We’ve combined infrastructure upgrades with additional safety presence and customer-centered service to make BART a comfortable experience for everyone.”In 2025, BART doubled visible police presence systemwide and increased the number of officers riding trains.