New York City Mayor Eric Adams has highlighted the issue of rising crime rates in NYC, attributing part of the problem to social media platforms that promote dangerous trends. Despite his claims that the city's crime issue is a matter of perception, recent statistics and internal NYPD data indicate that overall crime in NYC has reached levels not seen in nearly two decades last year. This rise in crime includes a significant increase in serious offenses, particularly assaults, which experienced a historic surge to nearly 28,000 incidents last year. The discrepancy between the mayor's statements and the reality of the situation has sparked criticism, with some pointing out that the actual crime rates are much higher than reported due to underreporting by citizens disillusioned with the criminal justice system.
'Serious crime spiked again last year to levels unseen in nearly two decades, according to internal NYPD data obtained by The Post.' 'For the second year in a row under Adams overall crime was on the rise — driven by a historic surge in assaults, which neared 28,000 for the… https://t.co/9MiYYz9LEQ
“Crime is down, jobs are up,” Mayor Adams has been saying constantly. Updated numbers suggest, no, *Crime is Up* https://t.co/CRejZwKIPb
Crime isn't down, and most of my precincts are up. It’s a fact every New Yorker lives with daily. The reported stats barely scratch the surface because all I ever hear from people is that they stopped reporting crimes, because of the revolving door criminal injustice system. https://t.co/FUorIgVUoM
Overall NYC crime hits levels unseen in two decades as Mayor Adams claims it’s a ‘perception problem’ https://t.co/skmh6c29bn https://t.co/WJIwKoTdtD
Overall NYC crime hit levels unseen in two decades last year even as Mayor Adams claims it’s a ‘perception problem’ https://t.co/rO1Fl9LOb8 https://t.co/Pfb3U8s5cX
EXCLU! Serious crime spiked again last year to levels unseen in nearly two decades, according to internal NYPD data obtained by The Post — challenging Mayor Eric Adams’ repeated claim that the city’s rampant unlawfulness is just a “perception problem.” https://t.co/B7t3mGDAWN
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