Murder rates in Brooklyn increase this year; overall crime falls slightly
The latest statistics from the New York City Police Department show murder rates in Brooklyn and in the city have increased this year so far. According to the NYPD, serious crime rates, such as murder
•
May 9, 2006, 2:14 PM
•
Updated 6,992 days ago
Share:
The latest statistics from the New York City Police Department show murder rates in Brooklyn and in the city have increased this year so far.
According to the NYPD, serious crime rates, such as murder and rape, were up in northern Brooklyn. But in southern Brooklyn, murder rates were up 19 percent, whereas other crime rates, such as rape and robbery, were down.
Overall the crimes rates in Brooklyn and the city have decreased slightly since last year.
Related Information:NYPD Crime Statistics
More from News 12
2:05
Sources: Attempted robbery at Midwood post office possibly connected to robbery at bank in East Flatbush
2:02
STORM WATCH: Strong-to-potentially severe storms for Tuesday in Brooklyn
1:35
Gov. Hochul unveils $347M anti-gun violence plan
1:59
Rent Guidelines Board approves rent hikes for over 2 million rent-stabilized residents
1:48
FDNY, NYPD already cracking down on illegal fireworks ahead of July 4
1:47
