"In November, rape cases in North Brooklyn rose 150%, compared to November 2024, according to NYPD data."
"This comes as the NYPD and the city touted record breaking lows in the city for murder and shootings."
"I could definitely see things like assaults and things that could be swept under that are going up,"
"The more we hear reporting the more it tells us we're reaching people, we're letting them know they can report we're making reporting easier,"
In November, rape cases in North Brooklyn rose 150% compared to November 2024, per NYPD data. The rise in rape reports occurs alongside record-low citywide numbers for murder and shootings. Some Brooklyn residents report that other serious crimes and assaults appear to be increasing in their neighborhoods. Increased advocacy for victims and easier reporting pathways are associated with higher reporting rates. Greater reporting can reflect both improved willingness to report and potential localized increases in incidents. Officials emphasize outreach and support to encourage victims to come forward.
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