New York City experienced historically low levels of shootings and murders during the first seven months of the year, according to data released by the New York Police Department (NYPD). The figures indicate a notable decline in violent crime across all five boroughs amid continued efforts by law enforcement to enhance public safety.
From January through July, the city recorded 381 shooting incidents, surpassing the previous low of 412 incidents from 2025. Shooting victims totaled 462, falling below the previous record of 489 set the same year. Murders dropped to 149, significantly lower than the prior low of 174 recorded in 2017. For the month of July specifically, the NYPD reported 59 shooting incidents and 81 shooting victims, both new record lows that exceeded the previous benchmarks set in July 2027. The number of murders in July stood at 21, the fewest since 2013.
Overall crime in the city declined by 12.7% in July, with reductions noted across major crime categories in every borough. The Bronx led the decrease with a 19% drop in total crime for the month. Brooklyn marked a historic achievement by going nearly a full month—29 consecutive days—without a homicide, the longest such streak on record. Officials noted that homicides in the borough are down 37% year-to-date compared to last year, and shooting incidents have decreased by 16%. The streak ended on August 1 following the discovery of a murder victim in a suspected domestic violence case.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez described the decline as part of a “public safety renaissance,” attributing progress to focused law enforcement, robust prosecutions, community involvement, and investments in violence prevention initiatives. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch credited the results to a “data-driven precision policing strategy” and the dedication of NYPD personnel working extended hours to improve citywide safety.
The downward trends persisted despite the challenges posed by several major simultaneous events throughout the summer, including the FIFA World Cup, Fourth of July nationwide celebrations, and the Sail250 maritime festival.
Additional crime categories also saw significant decreases. Burglary fell by nearly 15% both in July and year-to-date, reaching the lowest levels on record. Queens experienced the biggest drop in burglaries with a 25.3% decline year-to-date. Auto theft dropped 24.6% in July, the lowest monthly total since 2021, and 12.4% for the year so far. Robberies decreased by about 15% in July and 12.1% year-to-date citywide, with the Bronx reporting the most pronounced reduction at 23.6% in July.
The NYPD’s latest statistics suggest a continued and broad-based reduction in violent and property crimes, reinforcing recent improvements in public safety within New York City.