Major crimes in New York City showed a substantial decrease in January, with the NYPD reporting a 16.8% drop compared to the previous year. Key reductions included murders down 24% and robberies by 26%. However, reported rapes increased by 40%, attributed to changes in legal definitions. Mayor Eric Adams is set to announce these positive statistics amidst ongoing challenges, highlighting the administration's focus on public safety and quality of life improvements as vital for the city’s progress.
"Public safety is the prerequisite to prosperity, and the latest crime statistics for January prove that our comprehensive approach to combating crime and improving quality of life is not only working - it's driving real, measurable progress."
"We're seeing double-digit decreases in both overall crime above ground and transit crime below ground - with shooting incidents in January being significantly reduced."
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