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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC shootings fall to 30-year record low as crime drops citywide, NYPD data shows

New York City has recorded its lowest shooting incidents in 30 years during the first two months of 2025.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

NYPD: Crime down for 7th month, but some categories inch up in April

New York City experienced a 3% decline in overall index crime in April 2025, continuing a seven-month trend.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYPD seizes over 700 blades on NYC transit so far this year - a stunning 190% increase compared to 2023

Subway weapon confiscations in NYC are up sharply, especially blades, indicating escalating safety concerns among riders.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Crime Dips, But Teen Offenses Still a Concern in NYC

NYPD has removed over 2,200 illegal firearms from NYC streets since 2025.
Crime rates have decreased, but perceptions of safety remain low among residents.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC shootings fall to 30-year record low as crime drops citywide, NYPD data shows

New York City has recorded its lowest shooting incidents in 30 years during the first two months of 2025.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

NYPD: Crime down for 7th month, but some categories inch up in April

New York City experienced a 3% decline in overall index crime in April 2025, continuing a seven-month trend.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYPD seizes over 700 blades on NYC transit so far this year - a stunning 190% increase compared to 2023

Subway weapon confiscations in NYC are up sharply, especially blades, indicating escalating safety concerns among riders.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Crime Dips, But Teen Offenses Still a Concern in NYC

NYPD has removed over 2,200 illegal firearms from NYC streets since 2025.
Crime rates have decreased, but perceptions of safety remain low among residents.
more#nypd
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

These New York towns were just named the safest in the state

If your dream home includes white picket fences, charming cafés and absolutely zero drama, start house-hunting in the Hudson Valley.
Upper West Side
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Bronx Councilwoman Althea Stevens disses her own voters' crime fears

Councilwoman Althea Stevens dismisses Bronx voters' calls for more police, advocating alternative safety solutions amidst rising crime.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYC crime rates drop significantly in February, NYPD data shows

Crime rates in NYC are decreasing, with major crimes down 14.5% for three consecutive months.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | AOC's district saw a 70% crime surge - more than double NYC average: 'She doesn't care'

Crime rates have surged significantly in AOC's district, igniting frustration among residents regarding her leadership and attention to community issues.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

NYC Mayor's Race: What are the Democratic candidates' plans to tackle public safety concerns? | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Bronx Councilwoman Althea Stevens disses her own voters' crime fears

Councilwoman Althea Stevens dismisses Bronx voters' calls for more police, advocating alternative safety solutions amidst rising crime.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYC crime rates drop significantly in February, NYPD data shows

Crime rates in NYC are decreasing, with major crimes down 14.5% for three consecutive months.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | AOC's district saw a 70% crime surge - more than double NYC average: 'She doesn't care'

Crime rates have surged significantly in AOC's district, igniting frustration among residents regarding her leadership and attention to community issues.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Taoiseach pledges to reform bail laws as accused criminals on bail suspected of over 40,000 crimes last year

Bail reform is urgent as crime by suspects on bail increases.
Concerns about crime rates and unpaid fines are rising among officials.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC Mayor's Race: What are the Democratic candidates' plans to tackle public safety concerns? | amNewYork

Eric Adams' safety record is criticized as inadequate, despite crime rate drops.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

If NY doesn't amend discovery laws, proverbial 'broken windows' will remain broken

Public safety is the top concern for New Yorkers, with crime rates significantly above pre-pandemic levels.
more#public-safety
#san-francisco
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

BART's fare enforcement system not increasing revenue nor making BART safer, new study says

The evidence in this report suggests that punitive measures do not translate into significant revenue recovery or enhanced safety for riders.
Alternative transportation
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Video. Transport workers protest in Peru as crime rates reach new highs

"Peru is currently facing its highest levels of murder and extortion since 2017, highlighting a serious need for effective government action against crime."
Left-wing politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

UK should learn from Dubai, says Reform MP Tice

Tice believes the UK should adopt strategies from Dubai, emphasizing national pride and low crime rates, arguing that current British values are ineffective.
UK politics
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Monday Morning Headlines: SFPD Deputy Chiefs All Appear On the Way Out

SFPD leadership is in flux with all deputy chiefs planning to leave, raising questions about interim chief decisions.
#trump-administration
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How Trump's US attorney pick can bring justice back to NYC - in 120 days or less

Jay Clayton, appointed by Trump as U.S. Attorney, faces skepticism from Schumer amid rising crime and focus on law enforcement.
fromwww.twincities.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime

Trump's administration continues to frame immigration as a national security threat, leveraging voter concerns about crime and drug issues.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

How Trump's US attorney pick can bring justice back to NYC - in 120 days or less

Jay Clayton, appointed by Trump as U.S. Attorney, faces skepticism from Schumer amid rising crime and focus on law enforcement.
more#trump-administration
#metropolitan-police
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Contra Costa DA Diana Becton has made county safer

Crime trends aren't a consolation to victims, but Contra Costa County crime data show violent crime is lower since Becton has been in office.
Environment
#public-transportation
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | This Is How Far Vance Will Go to Sell a Lie

Vance's assertions regarding illegal immigration inflate numbers to incite fear, disregarding facts and studies showing immigrants actually commit crimes at lower rates than citizens.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout

South African police successfully rescued an American pastor, Joshua Sullivan, who was abducted during a sermon last week, amidst a rising trend of kidnappings in the country.
Black Lives Matter
#london
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Chicago once again America's murder capital - as Democrats push to 'steal the police budget'

Chicago alderman claims city officials are prioritizing budget cuts to police despite high homicide rates.
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

40 reasons we still love Oakland

Oakland is experiencing a cultural and economic revival, showcasing culinary and artistic talent despite past challenges.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver Parries GOP Barbs at Sanctuary City' Hearing

Mayor Johnston defends Denver's immigration policy, balancing community support with law enforcement cooperation amid criticism from Republican lawmakers.
#andrew-cuomo
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Adams says NYC needs to be 'saved' from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo as they face off in mayoral race

Mayor Eric Adams defends New York City from Andrew Cuomo's claims of a crisis, citing plummeting crime rates and Cuomo's past policies.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Andrew Cuomo blasts 'defund the police' in interview with Stephen A. Smith - despite once calling movement 'legitimate'

Cuomo's views on police funding shifted from supporting reform to criticizing defunding, attributing crime increases to reduced police budgets.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Adams says NYC needs to be 'saved' from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo as they face off in mayoral race

Mayor Eric Adams defends New York City from Andrew Cuomo's claims of a crisis, citing plummeting crime rates and Cuomo's past policies.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Andrew Cuomo blasts 'defund the police' in interview with Stephen A. Smith - despite once calling movement 'legitimate'

Cuomo's views on police funding shifted from supporting reform to criticizing defunding, attributing crime increases to reduced police budgets.
more#andrew-cuomo
#public-perception
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Hooray! The 'close Rikers' deadline slipped again - time to admit it'll never happen

With the latest contract extending the completion date for the Chinatown jail to 2032, it’s increasingly clear that the timeline for closing Rikers is unrealistic.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

Redbridge named as one of the UK's best places to live in 2025 - here's why

Redbridge has placed 66th in The Times' annual rankings, making it one of the best places to live in the UK for 2025, thanks to its high educational standards.
London
Miscellaneous
fromSecuritymagazine
4 months ago

U.S. retail workers report feeling unsafe through holiday season

57% of retail workers feel unsafe as the holiday shopping season approaches, amidst rising crime rates.
Most retail staff feel understaffed, impacting their safety perceptions during peak shopping seasons.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

The top 20 safest cities to live in the US, ranked

In 2024, WalletHub ranked US cities using 41 safety indicators including crime rates and natural disaster risks, revealing that Vermont hosts two of the top five safest cities.
Miscellaneous
History
fromMedievalists.net
6 months ago

Weapons, Violence, and the Crusades: A Medieval Arms Race - Medievalists.net

Medieval weapons were catalysts of chaos, exacerbating violence and crime rates across societies.
fromwww.amny.com
7 years ago

Rockaway residents among unhappiest in Queens, say city isn't ready for next Sandy, survey says | amNewYork

Residents of Rockaway express dissatisfaction with their community, citing inadequate travel options, traffic issues, and perceived misuse of tax dollars, revealing a strong sense of discontent.
New York City
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