Crime & Safety

New Data Shows Drop In Subway Robberies, Grand Larcenies

Grand larcenies also went down to 571. However, felony assaults are on the rise, with 382.

(Yassie Liow/Patch)

November 16, 2021

A new report shows a drop in some subway crimes.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

According to the NYPD Transit Bureau, from January to October 2020, there were 495 robberies, more than 700 grand larcenies, and nearly 300 felony assaults.

During the same period in 2021, the number of robberies fell to 377.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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