felony assaults
Coverage of felony assaults in the Nexus archive.
- Transit crime spikes nearly 11% in July – with felony assaults, robberies helping fuel rise: NYPD
Transit crime in New York City increased by nearly 11% in July compared to the same month last year, driven by felony assaults and robberies. NYPD statistics show 173 transit crimes in July, up from 156 in July 2022, with recidivists cited as a contributing factor.
- 2026 sees record low shootings and murders, NYPD says
The NYPD reported record low shootings (381) and murders (149) in the first seven months of 2026, with July itself also setting new lows in violent crime. Transit crime, however, increased by 1% year-to-date and over 10% in July, attributed to rises in felony assaults and grand larcenies.
- Mamdani set to cut nearly 300 school safety agents as felony assaults rise in NYC schools
Mamdani plans to reduce nearly 300 school safety agents in New York City schools despite rising felony assault rates. These agents, NYPD civilian employees, are tasked with monitoring schools, preventing weapons and drugs, and intervening in fights.
- May 2026 crime: NYPD reports record-low murder rate in the Big Apple; felony assaults increase
NYPD reported a record-low murder rate in NYC for May 2026, with a 20.9% year-to-date decline and fewer shooting incidents compared to previous records. However, felony assaults increased by 0.4%, and hate crimes rose 74.4%, driven by antisemitic attacks.