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Why NYC keeps getting safer despite Mamdani and Albany – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay)
New York City – Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported major crime plunging 9.5 percent across the five boroughs through the first four months of 2026.[1][2] Murders hit an unprecedented low of 19 in April alone, surpassing previous records from 2014 and 2017.[1] Year-to-date figures stood at 76 homicides, the best start in decades.[2] These gains persisted even as the NYPD navigated constraints from City Hall and state lawmakers.
April’s Striking Declines
Murders in April marked a historic benchmark, with just 19 cases citywide.[1] This figure beat the prior low of 21 set years earlier. Shootings, robberies, grand larceny autos, burglaries, and felony assaults all fell compared to April 2025.[2]
The Bronx led with sharp reductions, including the fewest murders ever in April at four and shootings down over 58 percent.[1] Burglaries dropped 21.5 percent citywide, while auto thefts declined 20.2 percent.[1] Retail thefts also eased by 17.7 percent. Though some categories like rape rose due to expanded legal definitions, the overall trend pointed downward.[1]
Tisch’s Data-Driven Approach
Commissioner Tisch attributed the drops to strategic hiring and focused deployments.[1] Recruits added before recent policy shifts bolstered a “zone policing” model that targets high-risk areas.[2] “A lot of what you’re seeing in crime numbers… are…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-05-06 16:19:00
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