NYC Subway Crime Plummets Despite Ridership Surge
2025-02-06
Subway crime in New York City dropped by 36% in January 2025, with only 147 reported crimes compared to 231 the previous year. This significant decrease comes despite a substantial increase in ridership due to the implementation of congestion pricing. Mayor Eric Adams attributes this success to the deployment of 1,200 additional NYPD officers throughout the subway system and 300 more patrolling overnight trains, creating a more visible police presence. Governor Kathy Hochul's $77 million initiative to place a uniformed officer on every overnight train further supports this effort. The results suggest that increased police presence is effectively contributing to improved subway safety.