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NYC Celebrates Continuous Decline in Subway Crime, Marks Safest Period in 14 Years

Mona Davids by Mona Davids
July 19, 2024
in Crime and Public Safety, Metro
NYC Celebrates Continuous Decline in Subway Crime, Marks Safest Period in 14 Years
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New York City officials are celebrating the decline in subway crime, with recent data showing a consistent downward trend. 

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York Police Department (NYPD) reported that June marked the fifth consecutive month of double-digit decreases in transit crime compared to the previous year.

Mayor Eric Adams, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, and NYPD Chief of Transit Michael Kemper presented the encouraging statistics at a press conference in Manhattan on Wednesday, July 18th.

โ€œOur public transit system is the lifeblood of our city, and keeping New Yorkers safe on the subway is key to ensuring that New York remains the safest big city in America,โ€ Mayor Adams stated.

He added, โ€œToday, other than during the pandemic, our transit system is the safest itโ€™s been in 14 years, with the lowest number of robberies in recorded history โ€“ and weโ€™re committed to making our subways even safer.โ€

According to NYPD data, transit crime has seen a 15.3% reduction compared to last year, with June marking the fifth consecutive month of double-digit declines.

In a statement, NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban said, โ€œThe tireless efforts of the men and women of the NYPD are making a remarkable impact on the overall safety and quality of life of all New Yorkers, both on the streets and throughout our vast transit system.โ€ 

Officials are optimistic that July will continue this positive trend, potentially marking the sixth straight month of double-digit crime reduction in the subway system.

Despite the improving safety, Adams confirmed plans to implement weapons detectors in select locations. โ€œWe are extremely impressed by the outcome,โ€ he said, referring to extensive technology testing.

The current success follows a concerning spike in subway crime earlier this year, which prompted a series of aggressive measures. 

These included deploying 1,800 additional police officers, implementing fare evasion crackdowns, and introducing teams to address mental health issues within the transit system.

MTA Chair Lieber highlighted the significance of these efforts, stating, โ€œIn the first half of 2024, subways had both the lowest daily crime rate in 14 years and the third lowest in the 28 years since NYPD has been collecting this data when discounting the pandemic.โ€

While the crime statistics are encouraging, some advocacy groups are calling for continued improvements in other areas of the subway system, including infrastructure and reliability, especially following the wide array of service disruptions recently.

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