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New York City is experiencing historic lows in crime this summer, with shootings, murders, robberies, and burglaries all dropping—even in high-traffic areas like the subway. The NYPD credits a targeted policing strategy rolled out in May, combined with major events like the World Cup and Fourth of July passing without major incidents. Experts are stunned by the citywide drop, attributing it to smart policing, national crime trends, aging demographics, and community violence programs. But not all crime is down: felony assaults are rising, repeat offenders are more common, and hate crimes—especially anti-Jewish incidents—are up 15%. Still, residents are feeling safer, and the big question now is whether this promising trend can keep going.

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