# NYC Crime Falls to Record Low

> NYPD reports record drop in shootings and murders as 959 new officers graduate.
- Title: NYC Crime Falls to Record Low · New York Post | Shortify
- Summary: NYPD reports record drop in shootings and murders as 959 new officers graduate. New York City saw 10% fewer shootings and 17% fewer murders through October…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/us-news/shootings-murders-plummet-to-record-lows-through-october-nypd-says-as-latest-academy-graduates-join-the-ranks
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:17:32+00:00
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## NYPD Reports Record Crime Drop
New York City saw 10% fewer shootings through October 2026 compared to 2025, with 536 reported.
## Murders Down 17% to Record Low
The NYPD reported 230 murders through October 2026, down 17% from 273 in 2025 and below the 2017 record of 244.
## New Officers Graduating
959 new police officers graduated at Madison Square Garden Monday, including children of officers killed in the line of duty.
## Crime Decline in Subways
Major subway crime rose 2.2% to 1,825 incidents through October 2026, with repeat offenders driving spikes.
## Hate Crimes Spike
Hate crimes increased 15% to 530 incidents through October 2026, with 279 antisemitic incidents reported.
## Other Crime Trends
Rape reports rose 2% to 1,765, burglaries fell 14% to 9,262, and robberies dropped 12% to 11,252 through October 2026.
## Key takeaway

New York City saw 10% fewer shootings and 17% fewer murders through October 2026 compared to 2025, with 959 new police officers graduating.