In July 2025, New York City recorded its lowest shootings ever for the month, with only 75 incidents. The first seven months of 2025 have also seen the lowest number of shootings since the 1990s. Major crime dropped 5.6% compared to last year, marking ten straight months of decline. Murders decreased nearly 50%, with specific crime types like burglaries and robberies also falling. Police strategies, including the deployment of 2,000 officers to targeted areas, contributed to these results by focusing on high-priority crime hot spots.
In July 2025, New York City recorded its lowest number of shootings ever for that month, with only 75 incidents and 92 victims, a significant drop from previous years.
Overall, major crime in NYC fell 5.6% in July 2025 compared to the previous year, marking a continuous decline for ten months.
The NYPD's deployment of over 2,000 uniformed officers to high-priority crime areas, combined with precision policing and the Summer Violence Reduction Plan, has proven effective.
Murders in July 2025 dropped nearly in half, from 49 last year to 25, showcasing a substantial reduction in violent crime rates.
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