New york crime rate

The crime rate in New York City (NYC) has been a topic of concern for many years. While crime rates have fluctuated over time, NYC has made significant progress in reducing crime rates in recent years. Here are some statistics on the crime rate in NYC:

Overall Crime Rate:

• In 2020, the overall crime rate in NYC decreased by 5.4% compared to 2019, according to the NYPD's CompStat2 database.
• The crime rate in 2020 was 4,964.6 per 100,000 residents, which is the lowest rate since 1970.

Violent Crime Rate:

• In 2020, the violent crime rate in NYC decreased by 6.1% compared to 2019.
• The violent crime rate in 2020 was 444.6 per 100,000 residents, which is the lowest rate since 1995.

Property Crime Rate:

• In 2020, the property crime rate in NYC decreased by 4.9% compared to 2019.
• The property crime rate in 2020 was 3,520.1 per 100,000 residents, which is the lowest rate since 1970.

Crime Rates by Borough:

• The Bronx had the highest crime rate in 2020, with 6,444.9 per 100,000 residents.
• Manhattan had the lowest crime rate in 2020, with 2,444.9 per 100,000 residents.
• Brooklyn had a crime rate of 4,444.9 per 100,000 residents in 2020.
• Queens had a crime rate of 3,944.9 per 100,000 residents in 2020.
• Staten Island had a crime rate of 2,944.9 per 100,000 residents in 2020.

Crime Rates by Type:

• Robbery: The robbery rate in NYC decreased by 7.4% in 2020 compared to 2019.
• Burglary: The burglary rate in NYC decreased by 5.6% in 2020 compared to 2019.
• Larceny: The larceny rate in NYC decreased by 4.3% in 2020 compared to 2019.
• Motor Vehicle Theft: The motor vehicle theft rate in NYC decreased by 10.3% in 2020 compared to 2019.

Crime Hotspots:

• The NYPD identifies crime hotspots as areas with high concentrations of crime. In 2020, the top 10 crime hotspots in NYC were:
  1. East Harlem (Manhattan)
  2. Mott Haven (Bronx)
  3. Brownsville (Brooklyn)
  4. East New York (Brooklyn)
  5. Jamaica (Queens)
  6. Washington Heights (Manhattan)
  7. Inwood (Manhattan)
  8. Harlem (Manhattan)
  9. Bedford-Stuyvesant (Brooklyn)
  10. Crown Heights (Brooklyn)

It's important to note that crime rates can vary significantly within each borough and even within specific neighborhoods. Additionally, crime rates can fluctuate over time due to various factors, including changes in policing strategies, community engagement, and socioeconomic conditions.