Report: Park crime up 24 percent in July since 2009

Crime in city parks is on the rise, with a 24-percent increase in July since 2009, according to a new report. New York City Park Advocates rated the top five crime-riddled parks and Brooklyn's Prospect

News 12 Staff

Aug 10, 2012, 1:08 PM

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Report: Park crime up 24 percent in July since 2009
Crime in city parks is on the rise, with a 24-percent increase in July since 2009, according to a new report.
New York City Park Advocates rated the top five crime-riddled parks and Brooklyn's Prospect Park came in at No. 4 with 27 reported incidents for July.
Manhattan's Central Park topped the list with 99 reported crimes.


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