SECURITYJun 3 · 20:05 UTCAMNYBarbara Russo-Lennon

May 2026 crime: NYPD reports record-low murder rate in the Big Apple; felony assaults increase

NYPD reported a record-low murder rate in NYC for May 2026, with a 20.9% year-to-date decline and fewer shooting incidents compared to previous records. However, felony assaults increased by 0.4%, and hate crimes rose 74.4%, driven by antisemitic attacks.

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