New York City subway crime down 7.8% year-to-date due to increased police presence, arrests, and stricter enforcement.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and MTA officials announced that subway crime is down in the city, with data showing a 7.8% drop in crime year-to-date compared to 2023. NYPD Chief Michael Kemper attributes the decrease to increased police presence, more arrests, and stricter enforcement of laws against fare evasion and quality-of-life offenses. The city is also set to deploy weapons detection systems in subway stations within the next few days.
July 17, 2024
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