NYC Public Housing Sees Record-Low Violent Crime in 2026

NYC public housing sees record-low violent crime in 2026

Murders, shootings, shooting victims and robberies all fell to their lowest levels for the first seven months of any year, according to the governor’s office.

Hochul and Tisch visit housing cops and residents amid record-low crime in NYCHA, hear feedback from locals

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Police Service Area 2 in Brooklyn on Tuesday to meet with officers and community members, hear residents' concerns, and highlight what the NYPD says are record-low crime levels in public housing this year. Tisch and Hochul greeted patrol officers at PSA 2 headquarters, located at 560 Sutter Ave., thanking them for their work before meeting with tenant association presidents to discu…

NYC Public Housing Crime Hits Record Lows as Hochul Touts Safety Investments

NYC Public Housing Crime Hits Record Lows as Hochul Touts Safety Investments New NYPD figures show historically low levels of several violent crimes in city housing developments, while New York State points to more than $150 million committed to additional NYPD resources. NEW YORK — NYC public housing crime reached record lows for murders, shootings, shooting victims and robberies during the first seven months of 2026, according to newly release…