NYC shootings plummet to all-time low — as does subway crime for October

The city of New York has seen a significant decrease in crime rates this year, with shootings hitting an all-time low and subway crime tying the record low from 2020. According to the NYPD, there have been 744 people shot in 596 incidents between January and October, breaking the previous record set in 2018. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised the department’s precision policing strategy for the decrease in crime, stating that they are “crushing it.”

Murders in the city have also tied a record low from 2018, with only 18 homicides reported so far this year compared to 35 in the same period last year. In October, subway crime hit a record low with 154 felony offenses reported, matching the numbers from 2020 when ridership was at historic lows due to the pandemic.

Despite the overall decrease in crime, there have been some concerning trends. Anti-Asian hate crimes increased in October, with four incidents reported, and the majority of hate crimes targeted Jewish victims. Robberies on the streets decreased by about 12 percent, while felony assaults are trending down after four consecutive years of increases.

The NYPD credited its Fall Violence Reduction Plan for helping to keep crime at bay, with up to 1,800 uniformed cops assigned to nightly foot posts in high-crime areas. Gang-related takedowns have also been successful, with over 4,625 illegal guns seized since January. Mayor Adams praised the efforts of the NYPD in reducing crime and ensuring a safer city for all residents.

Overall, the city has seen a positive trend in reducing crime rates, with various initiatives and strategies contributing to the decline. The collaboration between law enforcement and community members has been instrumental in creating a safer environment for New Yorkers.