Monthly Stats For March 2026
RESPONSE TIMES:
During the month of March 2026, the average response time for all calls for service was 7 minutes and 12 seconds. There was 1 Priority 1 Emergency calls during the month with an average response time of 4 minutes and 50 seconds. These response times were derived from the 349 calls that qualify for response-time tracking.
PATROL STATISTICS:
This report includes a summary of the total incidents for all calls for service as well as the total number and type of police reports that were generated. The Patrol Statistics report also includes our total number of arrests as well as citations.
During the month of March 2026, HPD responded to and handled 2,191 calls for service and reported incidents. 619 incidents were resident calls for service and 1,572 were officer-initiated incidents. HPD made 2 arrests and issued 15 total citations in the month.
CRIME SUMMARY:
This report is a summary of all crimes documented and investigated by the Hillsborough Police Department. We are actively investigating the attempted murder of a police officer that occurred on February 22, 2025 (see previous press releases for information). In March, we investigated 1 residential burglary and 0 “other” burglary. In 2026, we have investigated 3 residential burglaries and 2 “other” burglaries (construction site, commercial, or vehicle).
CRIME SUMMARY (YEAR TO DATE):
Residential Burglary-Update
A residential burglary occurred on Inverness Way which resulted in a loss of approximately $50,000. HPD Investigators conducted an investigation and through multiple search warrants, a review of Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras, and collaboration with allied agencies. An arrest warrant is being sought for the suspect through the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.
Recovered Stolen Vehicle and Resisting/Delay/Obstructing Peace Officers
HPD Officers attempted to contact two suspicious vehicles that were parked on the 700 block of Chateau Drive. Upon contact, one of the suspects fled on foot from HPD Officers and ran through the back yards of multiple residences. The other suspect subsequently entered one of the vehicles and fled the scene. With the assistance of other San Mateo County law enforcement agencies, an extensive yard to yard search was conducted with negative results. HPD Officers determined that the suspect vehicle still at the scene had been stolen earlier that morning. Investigators sought multiple search warrants, reviewed Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras, and are working to identify the suspects.
Residential Burglary-Update
A residential burglary occurred on the 1200 block of Southdown Road. The homeowner reported that they had left their home approximately two hours earlier and upon returning they saw that a living room glass window had been shattered and their house had been ransacked. Approximately $37,000 worth of property was reported stolen. While canvasing the scene, HPD Officers located burglary tools left behind by the suspect. The items were submitted to the San Mateo County Crime Lab for analysis and on 3/4/26, a suspect was identified through his DNA. Investigators obtained a $100,000 arrest warrant for the suspect, a resident of Redwood City. The suspect was in custody for an unrelated crime and was re-booked on the Hillsborough arrest warrant.
