The NYPD reported a 6.4% decrease in crime incidents citywide in August compared to the same month last year, marking a notable trend in overall safety.
The murder rate has seen a staggering 53.1% decrease with 17 fewer killings in August, attributed to significant gun seizure efforts by the NYPD.
Despite incidents of lewd acts and assaults in transit, overall subway crime has still dropped, with 5.5% fewer serious crimes reported compared to last year.
The NYPD's gun seizure efforts have taken over 4,400 illegal weapons off the streets this year, contributing significantly to reducing violence in the city.
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