The state's crime wave is not confined to New York City.
In 20 non-NYC urban areas tracked by DCJS, shooting incidents jumped 75% between 2019 and 2020, which compares to a 50% increase for NYC over the same period. criminaljustice.ny.gov/crimnet/ojsa/s…
In 20 non-NYC urban areas tracked by DCJS, shooting incidents jumped 75% between 2019 and 2020, which compares to a 50% increase for NYC over the same period. criminaljustice.ny.gov/crimnet/ojsa/s…
From 2019 to 2020, the number of murders inside and outside NYC rose at roughly the same rate (47% and 44%, respectively).
From 2011 to 2020, murders outside NYC were up 42%, while murders within NYC were down 9%.
From 2011 to 2020, murders outside NYC were up 42%, while murders within NYC were down 9%.
To be clear: The murder *rate* in NYC is still higher than it is for the state as a whole.
But the trend outside the city has been worse in recent years, and the gap is closing.
But the trend outside the city has been worse in recent years, and the gap is closing.
The spike in gun violence was especially severe in the state capital. criminaljustice.ny.gov/crimnet/ojsa/G…
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