Brooklyn crime remained relatively low in September, despite violence in subway stations and near schools * Brooklyn Paper

While major felonies dropped by about 2% in Brooklyn this September, many police precincts reported spikes in specific violent incidents such as assault and homicide, highlighting inconsistent safety across the borough.

Despite a summer heralded as one of the safest in recent years – with gun-related homicides down 24% – Brooklyn saw variance in crime rates, particularly in north precincts where homicide rates increased.

Incidents of nonfatal violence among youth became pronounced, with several stabbings and a shooting occurring outside high schools, raising concerns over safety in school areas.

The troubling trend not only underscores the complexities of urban safety but also suggests that while overall crime rates may decline, localized spikes can greatly affect communities.

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