PUBLIC SAFETY   Percentage of San Franciscans who feel safe or very safe walking alone in their neighborhoods during the day   Percentage of San Franciscans who feel safe or very safe walking alone in their neighborhoods at night   Number of violent crimes per 1000 population   Number of property crimes per 1000 population ==> Percentage of violent crimes cleared by police ==> Percentage of property crimes cleared by police   Average time from receipt of top priority call to police arrival on scene Number of traffic accidents that result in injuries Number of traffic accidents that result in death Percentage of San Franciscans who feel safe or very safe crossing the street   First unit EMS response time, average   First unit EMS response time, 90th percentile   LAW ENFORCEMENT IS SOLVING MORE VIOLENT CRIMES Source: San Francisco Police Department, FBI, California Department of Justice Law enforcement officials "cleared" approximately 35% of violent crimes in 2003, a higher rate than in any of the previous 11 years. According to the San Francisco Police Department, "clearance" means an arrest is made, crime charged, and a case is referred to a court. The clearance rate for property crimes has held steady at between 11 and 12 percent since 1992.     For more information: Data (Excel) San Francisco Police Department Web site (http://sfgov.org/police)

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