Despite a slight uptick in murder, overall crime in New York City decreased for the seventh consecutive month in July 2024, with the NYPD reporting a 4.2% drop in total reported crimes compared to the previous year.
The NYPD noted significant progress in reducing crime in the city's subway system, with major crimes at their lowest in 15 years, largely attributed to a 19.7% reduction in subway crime from the previous July and a 7.7% reduction year-to-date.
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