"Major crime was down in June, crime was down in the second quarter of 2025, crime is down overall this year, and crime is now down for sixth quarter in a row."
"According to Mayor Adams, shootings in the first six months of 2025 plummeted to the lowest in recorded history, with a 54% drop since he took office."
"This year, January through June, the city recorded 397 shooting victims, down 24% from the same period last year, and 337 shooting incidents, a 23% decline year over year."
"Commissioner Tisch lauded the department's strategic efforts, including over 40 gang takedowns and the advent of new quality-of-life teams, which contributed to the crime reduction."
Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced significant reductions in crime during a press conference. Major crime dropped in June and consistently over six quarters, with shootings at a historic low since Adams took office. Shootings decreased by 54%, with 397 victims recorded this year, a 24% decline from last year. Tisch attributed this success to strategic patrols in high-crime areas, gang takedowns, and the introduction of new quality-of-life teams, emphasizing public safety as a priority for the administration.
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