Governor Kathy Hochul: Statewide violent crime rates outside of New York City down 6%

ALBANY, NY- Statewide violent crime trends outside of New York City have dropped 6%.

This latest is according to the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The data is compared to the first half of 2022 and the first half of this-year.

“Keeping New Yorkers safe is my administration’s top priority. These trends are proof positive that our smart, strategic investments and strong local, state and federal partnerships are making a difference in neighborhoods and communities across the state,” Governor Hochul said.

“I remain steadfast in my commitment to ensuring that law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations have the funding, resources and support they need to continue driving down crime to pre-pandemic, all-time lows.”

Based on data compiled from 57-counties, there were decreases in each of the four violent crime categories, including: murder (-27 percent), rape (-16 percent), robbery (-5 percent) and aggravated assault (-4 percent).

In the 57 counties outside of New York City, violent crimes involving a firearm decreased significantly in the first half of the year, with 397 fewer victims (2,046 vs. 2,443 or -16 percent) when compared to January through June 2022.

In addition to compiling statewide crime data, the State Division of Criminal Justice Services tracks gun violence-specific metrics for police departments that receive funding, training and technical support through the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative.

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