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Despite falling statistics, specific cases often dominate the news cycle, influencing the public’s "feel" for safety more than data alone.

: Shooting incidents in early 2026 tied the all-time low of 139 set in 2025, which the NYPD already considered the safest year on record for gun violence. murder-in-new-york

: There were 54 murders in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the previous record of 60 set in 2018 and marking a 28% drop compared to the same period in 2025. Despite falling statistics

The Changing Face of Public Safety: Homicide Trends in New York City murder-in-new-york