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NYPD reports first-quarter reductions in most violent crimes

New York City reported a 23 percent decrease in shootings and a 34 percent decrease in murders in the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year, leading to the lowest shooting incidents in recorded history and the second lowest number of murders.
The subway system recorded zero murders for the first time in seven years, with an 18 percent decrease in major crimes.
Traffic-Related deaths also fell significantly, with 41 fatalities reported, which is 24 fewer than last year, marking the lowest number since 2018.
Mayor Eric Adams stated that improving public safety is a priority, emphasizing the role of investments in traffic safety measures and public safety initiatives.

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NYPD reports first-quarter reductions in most violent crimes

New Yorkers generally lived under safer conditions during the first three months of the year than they have at any other time since local police began keeping records.

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Significant Reduction in NYC First Quarter Shootings - Real News Now

The first quarter of the year witnessed a significant reduction in the number of shootings in New York City, marking the lowest rate since the New York Police Department (NYPD) initiated the collection of such data. The NYPD Commissioner acknowledged this notable drop during a recent media conference. An overall 23% decrease in citywide shootings in the commencement of the year reverberates life preservation, as per the leading police officer’s …

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NYC Crime Numbers Down

(New York, NY) – New York City’s crime rate is going down. The latest numbers show in the first three months of the year, the city experienced the lowest shooting incidents in recorded history and the second lowest number of murders in the same period. Through the first quarter, shootings were down 23 percent and murders were down 34 percent compared to the same time frame last year. In the subway tunnels, crime dropped to the second-lowest le…

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NYC sees 'historic' drop in crime, police commissioner says

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch/Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City saw fewer shootings in the first three months of the year than in any previous quarter since the NYPD began keeping statistics, the police commissioner announced Thursday. “Crime and violence reductions are historic,” NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said during a press briefing. Shootings dropped 23% citywide in the first quarter, she said. “This i…

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Exclusive | NYC traffic deaths plummet in first quarter of 2025, city data shows

Traffic-related deaths have plummeted in the Big Apple during the first quarter of this year, despite the alleged speed-demon who fatally mowed down a 32-year-old mom and her two daughters in Brooklyn on March 29, new city stats released Wednesday show.

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NYC speed cameras take six months to change driver behavior, effects vary by neighborhood, new study reveals

New York City's automated speed cameras reduced traffic crashes by 14% and decreased speeding violations by 75% over time, according to research from NYU Tandon. The research revealed most cameras achieve their safety purpose within six months, with violations dropping and staying low -- showing the cameras are working as intended, to deter speeding.

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