"Major felonies recorded in the transit system rose 6.1% year over year in January 2026, increasing to 174 incidents from 164 the prior January. At the same time, arrests in the transit system slipped to 2,785 last month, a roughly 3.1% decline from the same month a year earlier."
"State transit records show Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB) summonses, the civil notices issued for violations like turnstile jumping or smoking, fell about 15.6% year over year to 8,024 in January from 9,512. In contrast, criminal summonses that require a court appearance rose roughly 11% compared with January 2025."
"Antisemitic hate incidents on the subway system climbed to eight in January from two the year before, adding a new layer of anxiety for riders who already feel on edge. Those numbers landed just ahead of a series of violent incidents in February, including a fatal shooting on the platform at the 170th Street station in the Bronx on Feb. 10."
New York City's subway system showed contradictory safety trends in January 2026. Major felonies increased 6.1% year-over-year to 174 incidents, while overall arrests declined 3.1% to 2,785. Transit Adjudication Bureau summonses for violations like fare evasion dropped 15.6%, though criminal summonses rose 11%, indicating a shift in enforcement approach. Antisemitic hate incidents surged to eight from two the previous year, compounding rider concerns about evening safety. Officials responded with a dual strategy emphasizing increased visible patrols combined with expanded outreach services for riders in crisis, attempting to balance enforcement with community support.
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