The New York City subway system recorded its lowest crime rates for any July since statistical tracking started in 1995, with serious offenses declining by 8% compared to the same month last year, based on figures shared by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on August 10. Transit officials reported significant drops across multiple crime categories compared to July 2024 – a 16.7% reduction in robberies, 9.3% fewer felony assaults, and grand larcenies down by 6%. The entire month passed without a single burglary being recorded. This positive trend coincided with growing passenger numbers, as average weekday ridership increased from 3,441,771 … Continue reading NYC Subway Crime Drops 8% to Historic July Low as Ridership Climbs by Over 415,000 Daily Passengers