In April 2025, subway crime in NYC has shown an overall decrease year-over-year, despite a 9% rise compared to last April. The NYPD reports that major felonies, including murder and robbery, have drastically dropped in 2024. Notably, incidents like stabbings and sexual crimes have raised public concern, but the stats indicate an overall safer subway system. The increase in crime during certain weeks is contrasted with improved long-term safety metrics, emphasizing effective policing and community support.
Though recent high-profile crimes have caused unease, overall subway crime in NYC is on the decline, reflecting successful measures by the NYPD.
Focusing on the middle of the month, transit crime jumped nearly 30% during the week of April 14-20 compared to last year, signaling fluctuations...
Even so, the subways have been trending safer according to CompStat data, demonstrating a year-over-year decrease in transit crime despite the spike.
Major felonies in the subway system have dramatically decreased in 2024 compared to 2023, showing an overall improvement in safety for riders.
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