Transit crime plunged in NYC during March; major felonies citywide see substantial drops, NYPD reports |

After two recent police surges and help, transit crime significantly decreased in New York City, the NYPD reported Wednesday.

Year over year, crime saw double-digit decreases across major crime categories; from Jan. 1 through March 31, robberies reduced 51.9%, grand larceny decreased 15.2%, and felony assault dropped 10.9%. Murder also fell 17.1%, rape reduced by 3.7%, and burglary reduced by 13.8%. A police officer stops an individual for alleged fare evasion in the transit system.Photo by Dean Moses

“There cannot be a sense of lawlessness in the subway system, and it begins at the turnstiles,” said Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban. “It is highly encouraging to see the tangible results of our hard work – the investment we are making is clearly paying dividends. We vow to maintain our tight focus on the drivers of crime in order to improve transportation safety – and perceptions of safety – at every station, on every train, at all hours of the day and night.

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