There was a “nearly 3 percent reduction” in overall reported crime incidents in 2024 with murder decliningby 3.6 percent but rapes were up 18.9 percent, and felony assaults up 5 percent. Mayor Eric Adams said that there is still a “perception problem” with some people “feeling unsafe.”
13 Jan 2025 | 03:02
Overall crime incidents dipped by nearly 3 percent across NYC in 2024, according to the NYPD, although some key categories saw spikes. Murders were down by 3.6 percent, with shootings plummeting by 15.3 percent. Grand larceny auto incidents, which have been high in recent years, also dipped by 10.3 percent....
