NYC Subway Safest Summer on Record, Governor Hochul Reports

Subway Safety Statistics

• 📊 Crime is down 9% this summer compared to last year, with major crime on the subway decreasing by 23% in August.
• 📈 Assaults have seen a significant drop of 40%.
• 💡 Compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, overall subway crime is down 16%.

Mental Health and Outreach Efforts

• 🧠 The city has increased mental health outreach, including the Scout program, to assist individuals with severe mental illness.
• 🏠 Over a thousand people experiencing long-term homelessness have been placed into housing from stations and trains.

Passenger and Official Perspectives

• 🗣️ While statistics show a decrease in crime, some passengers feel there is still too much crime.
• 👮 Many passengers feel safer due to an increased police presence, which Governor Hochul states the state will continue to fund.

Fare Evasion Decline

• 💰 Fare evasion is down 36%, with 9% of riders not paying for their trip, a decrease from 14% previously.
• ✅ These measures, including improvements to turnstiles, appear to be contributing to the overall safety improvements.