Crime in New York City's subway system has decreased by 7% since the NYPD intensified overnight patrols starting January 20. This effort, supported by Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul, led to a broader 28% reduction in crime during early 2024 compared to last year. While the presence of officers has been welcomed by subway riders, some express concerns regarding coverage limitations, given the number of train cars. This marked reduction follows two years of declining overall crime rates in the subway system, leading to a sense of enhanced safety for commuters.
"You see them patrolling the cars at night, and I guess there's some security in knowing they're there, but the problem is it's usually just a couple of cops..."
"In partnership with the governor, the NYPD began to put police officers on every train during overnight hours, seven days per week since January..."
"We are talking about record lows in subway crime that follow two straight years of index crime declines in the system. Two straight years..."
"But the problem is it's usually just a couple of cops and the trains have eight cars, and most of the s-t you see happens so fast..."
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