I would assume its not the "real" number as you pointed out. But as a proxy it still has value and still speaks to the safety of the NYC subway system.
The trend is what is important. Crime is dropping - and it was already fairly safe before and is only improving.
Crime is not dropping.
Follow Sam Antar on X.
He's a forensic accountant and (proud) former felon.
He unpacks all the crime numbers and all the fu*kery from the city and dept.
The trend is what is important. Crime is dropping - and it was already fairly safe before and is only improving.
(Yeah, I live in NYC)