SEATTLE - New York City is experiencing a decrease in violent crimes, but a subgroup, serious assaults, are on the rise. Felony assaults, which involve physical injuries severe enough to pose a significant risk of death or long-term disability have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
According to a report based on NYPD data and published by nonprofit Vital City, there has been a consistent increase of felony assaults since 2020. Researchers and academics argue that there could be numerous factors behind the trend, and that understanding it is a crucial step towards addressing it.
