Under NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's leadership, New York City experienced a substantial drop in violent crime by early 2025. Following aggressive reforms and the dismissal of corrupt officials, crime statistics revealed a 35% decrease in murders, from 96 to 63. Shootings also fell by 23%, with 140 reported incidents and 164 victims this year. Tisch's initiatives included enhancing community policing through better 311 response protocols and establishing a "Quality of Life" division to tackle issues like homelessness and panhandling, suggesting a revitalization of public safety efforts in the city.
Murders dropped from 96 this time last year to just 63 - a whopping 35% decrease.
By this time last year, 182 shootings and 214 shooting victims were reported. Currently, there have been only 140 shootings and 164 victims on record.
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