Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch presented new crime statistics, noting a decline in major crime categories in 2024, despite persistent safety concerns among New Yorkers.
Tisch emphasized the pressing issue of repeat offenders linked to legislative changes from 2020, exemplified by a career criminal with 17 prior arrests who was released and later committed robbery.
The statistics reveal a 20% increase in misdemeanor crimes since 2018 and a worrying 31% rise in decisions not to prosecute these offenses, which affects community safety.
Adams remains hopeful for the NYPD’s targeted strategies against crime, pledging enhanced police presence in high-crime areas and adopting data-driven methods to improve safety.
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