NYPD announces a nearly 9% decline in crime across New York City in October
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the last 10 months have been among the safest for New Yorkers, with "historic lows" in shootings and murders across the city.
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Crime is down in New York City, and police say some communities are doing better than others.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the last 10 months have been among the safest for New Yorkers, with "historic lows" in shootings and murders across the city.
Commissioner Tisch points to 26 gang-related takedowns and the removal of more than 4,500 illegal guns from the streets as factors contributing to the overall reduction in violence.
The NYPD reports the following figures so far in 2026:
649 shooting victims, down from 746 in 2025.
536 shooting incidents, down from 598 in 2025.
230 murders, below the previous record low of 244 set in 2017.
The NYPD says Brooklyn has seen fewer murders overall, while the Bronx has led the decline in major crimes, with a decrease of more than 11% this year.
The data comes as shootings continue to affect communities in the region, including the killing of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong on Oct. 29. The teen was shot while on his way to school in the Bronx.
