New York City sees surge in major crime – IOTW Report

New York City sees surge in major crime

FOX5NY:

NEW YORK – Newly released statistics show a big jump in crime last month compared to a year ago.

The NYPD says major crimes grew 22.5% in February compared to the same month last year including a 7.1% increase in shootings.  Robbery, assault, burglary, grand larceny, and grand larceny auto crimes all saw increases.

The only positive statistic related to murders, which were down 20%.  Only 20 people were killed in New York City in February according to the NYPD.
 
Police officials blame criminal justice reforms for the uptick in crime. 

18 Comments on New York City sees surge in major crime

  1. ALL YOU TOURIST OUT THERE DON’T FORGET TO VISIT NEW YORK CITY THIS SUMMER. OH AND DON’T FORGET TO RIDE THEIR SCENIC SUBWAY SYSTEM ALSO. IT’LL BE FUN.

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  2. @Anonymous March 8, 2020 at 2:03 pm – “…And the idiot New Yorkers will keep voting for the people who caused this…”

    You nailed it. It’s called the definition of insanity – repeating the same behavior and expecting different results.

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  3. New York City sees surge in major crime

    And although this isn’t being reported, major crime has also increased outside the offices of the city govt, and is on the rise in the rest of the city.

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  4. while nyc is being discussed- where the fuck is the 800 million USD that deblasio’s wife can’t account for?
    he should be asked, in public, about how they’re doing in finding that.

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