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Coverage of transit crime in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 3 · 10:31 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 22:59 UTC
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  • CRIMEAug 3 · 22:59 UTCNY POST
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 3 · 13:05 UTCAMNY
    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.

  • CRIMEAug 3 · 10:31 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    Major crime drops in NYC, transit crime increases: NYPD

    NYPD reports a 13% drop in major crime in July 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, with 381 shootings and 149 murders recorded through the first seven months of 2026. The department calls this the 'safest year on record,' though transit crime has increased.