Brooklyn's violent crime rate has seen a notable drop in March, as reported by the NYPD, marking the fourth straight month of year-over-year decreases. Overall major felonies fell by just over 6% compared to 2024, with significant reductions in murder (almost 40%) and cases of rape. Police strategies such as 'zone-based policing' have been credited for targeting high-crime areas effectively. However, crime trends vary significantly by precinct, with the 70th Precinct witnessing a disturbing 53% increase despite the city-wide decline, highlighting inconsistencies in safety across neighborhoods.
Brooklyn's violent crime rate dropped in March, marking the fourth consecutive month where crime was down year-over-year, with overall felonies decreasing by over 6%.
NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch attributed the crime drop to 'zone-based policing,' which deploys more officers to 'hot spot' neighborhoods experiencing more crime.
Despite the overall decline, the 70th Precinct saw a 53% rise in violent crime, indicating that certain neighborhoods continue to struggle with high crime rates.
The 83rd Precinct in Bushwick experienced the largest crime decrease, with major felonies down over 35%, contrasting significantly with the rise seen in other precincts.
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