Violent Crime in New York City in 2023 up 29.5% over rate in 2019

May 26, 2024 | Crime

Comparing the violent crime rates in New York City from before the pandemic to 2023
20192023Percent Change
Murder31839123.0%
Rape1,7601,465-16.8%
Robbery13,36316,93426.7%
Felony Assault20,64427,95135.4%
Total56,74974,69231.6%
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/news/pr0106/overall-crime-new-york-city-hits-record-low-2019https://nypost.com/2024/04/03/us-news/crime-was-in-fact-up-year-as-mayor-adams-tries-to-downplay-disorder/

Rarely do you see comparisons for violent crime rates before and after the pandemic. Usually, the media will compare the 2023 crime rate to the peaks in reported crime from 2020. This comparison is important because New York City slashed its police budget by $1 billion annually in 2020. Even in 2022, there was a cut of $350 million over their 2021 police budget.

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