Crime & Safety

NYPD: Felony Crime In City Subways Down Nearly 59% This Year

The latest numbers show, as of Monday, there have been 261 major crimes in transit this year.

(Courtesy of Tim Lee)

March 18, 2021

The NYPD is reporting a drop in felony crime in city subways, specifically robberies and grand larcenies.

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The latest numbers show, as of Monday, there have been 261 major crimes in transit this year.

That’s compared to 630 during the same period last year, a nearly 59% drop.

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

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