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Crime on NYC Subways Drops as NYPD Adds Police, Boosts Arrests
- Robberies are down 25% in 2024 from the same period in 2023
- Felony assaults decline by 5% this year from 2023 pace
New York Police Department officers patrol a subway station in New York on March 6.
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Overall crime on New York City’s subway system is down 6.4% from last year’s pace as the nation’s largest mass-transit provider seeks to boost safety and rider confidence.
There were 661 reported crimes this year through April 28, down from 706 during the same period in 2023, according to New York Police Department crime statistics. The drop coincides with a 57% increase in total arrests, although non-felony incidents make up the bulk of those apprehensions.