NYPD stats show overall crime up almost 6% for October compared to last year

News 12's Amanda Bossard brings you the latest on all things city crime from our Alert Center.

News 12 Staff

Nov 3, 2022, 9:33 PM

Updated 787 days ago

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The NYPD has released their latest crime statistics, with overall crime up almost 6% citywide this October compared to October of 2021. 
Transit crimes and hate crimes have both seen significant increases, with transit crime up almost 30% last month. 
October crimes dropped a staggering 66.7% compared to the October of 2021 for the Bronx, despite increases in murders during that monthlong span.
Looking beyond the past month, the Bronx is seeing a 25% increase in crime to date when compared to 2021.