Events involving gunshots fell 25% in New York during the first six months of the year, compared to the same period in 2022, one of the data reflecting a general decline in crime in the American metropolis after a rise coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. This drop is also reflected in the national data, despite the contrary impression that the shootings that make the headlines may give.
The drop in crime in New York does not affect all categories of crime, however. Among the seven categories of so-called major crimes, two are on the rise: car thefts and criminal assaults. As for car thefts, up 18%, the New York police are talking about the ease with which certain models can be stolen. “You can steal a Hyundai or a Kia in seconds,” an NYPD official said Thursday.
Other major crimes all fell, with murders, rapes and burglaries down about 10%. To comment on Acting NYPD Chief Edward Caban, alluding to the drop in incidents where shots have been fired: “It’s no coincidence. From the start of this administration, we have made the fight against gun violence our top priority. »
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Categories: United States, Crime, New York•Tags: Edward Caban•
2023-07-07 17:06:59
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