Major crimes in NYC falling sharply in 2026, Mamdani and NYPD announce

The NYPD reports a significant decline in major crime across New York City, with record lows for shootings and murders during the first nine months of the year. While overall index crime has dropped citywide, officials acknowledge ongoing challenges regarding recidivism, felony assaults in transit, and a concerning rise in hate crimes, particularly anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim incidents.