NYC Subway Crime Drops Amid Increased Police Presence, But Overall Crime Rises
While subway crime saw a significant decrease in March, the city's overall crime rate continues to climb, reaching levels not seen in nearly two decades.
- Crime in NYC's subway system saw a 23% decrease in March compared to last year, with significant drops in robberies, felony assaults, and thefts, attributed to an increased police presence.
- Despite the decline in subway crime, the city's overall crime rate rose, marking the highest levels of serious crime in nearly two decades.
- The NYPD recorded a slight decrease in overall major crimes by the end of 2023, but assaults and car thefts drove the overall crime level up.
- Officials attribute the decline in subway crime to the deployment of nearly 2,000 additional police officers and the National Guard for bag checks at major transit hubs.
- Critics argue that Mayor Adams' administration has not adequately addressed the root causes of crime, including recidivism, and has faced criticism for cutting programs aimed at reducing it.
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