New York City Sees Historic Low in Gun Violence, Mayor Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Tisch Credit Data-Driven Strategy
A remarkable achievement has been marked by the city's safest year ever for gun violence. According to data released by the New York Police Department (NYPD), there were a total of 688 shooting incidents in 2025, representing a 10% decrease from the previous record set in 2018 and a significant 24% drop compared to 2024.
The city has also seen its lowest number of people shot, with an astonishing 856 victims – nearly 5% fewer than the previous year's record. The decline has left many residents feeling grateful for a sense of security they have not experienced in years.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed their optimism about these results during a press conference earlier this week, emphasizing that every reduction in gun violence means "dining-room tables without an empty seat," lives free from the grip of grief, and children growing up with both parents present at home.
While 2025 marks the safest year on the subways since 2009, excluding pandemic years when ridership plummeted, officials attribute this success to their deliberate and data-driven strategy over the past year. This approach involved deploying thousands of officers to high-crime areas, setting up nightly foot posts across precincts, public housing, and the subway system, as well as efforts to remove guns off the streets.
Tisch described her "precision policing strategy" as a key factor in reducing crime, citing record lows in major crimes on the subways and transit robberies. However, despite these successes, officials acknowledge ongoing challenges with public safety, including an uptick in felony assaults driven by domestic violence and assaults on public employees.
Moreover, youth violence remains a pressing concern, with young victims and perpetrators under 18 making up their highest percentages since tracking began in 2018. The mayor and commissioner have vowed to tackle this issue through a "whole-of-government approach," including the establishment of a new Department of Community Safety focused on addressing mental health and homelessness issues.
While these statistics offer a sense of relief, officials caution that the fight against crime is far from over. As Mamdani noted, it's essential to build upon these results rather than rest on them, ensuring that police can focus on violent crime while working to address underlying social issues that contribute to public safety concerns.
A remarkable achievement has been marked by the city's safest year ever for gun violence. According to data released by the New York Police Department (NYPD), there were a total of 688 shooting incidents in 2025, representing a 10% decrease from the previous record set in 2018 and a significant 24% drop compared to 2024.
The city has also seen its lowest number of people shot, with an astonishing 856 victims – nearly 5% fewer than the previous year's record. The decline has left many residents feeling grateful for a sense of security they have not experienced in years.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed their optimism about these results during a press conference earlier this week, emphasizing that every reduction in gun violence means "dining-room tables without an empty seat," lives free from the grip of grief, and children growing up with both parents present at home.
While 2025 marks the safest year on the subways since 2009, excluding pandemic years when ridership plummeted, officials attribute this success to their deliberate and data-driven strategy over the past year. This approach involved deploying thousands of officers to high-crime areas, setting up nightly foot posts across precincts, public housing, and the subway system, as well as efforts to remove guns off the streets.
Tisch described her "precision policing strategy" as a key factor in reducing crime, citing record lows in major crimes on the subways and transit robberies. However, despite these successes, officials acknowledge ongoing challenges with public safety, including an uptick in felony assaults driven by domestic violence and assaults on public employees.
Moreover, youth violence remains a pressing concern, with young victims and perpetrators under 18 making up their highest percentages since tracking began in 2018. The mayor and commissioner have vowed to tackle this issue through a "whole-of-government approach," including the establishment of a new Department of Community Safety focused on addressing mental health and homelessness issues.
While these statistics offer a sense of relief, officials caution that the fight against crime is far from over. As Mamdani noted, it's essential to build upon these results rather than rest on them, ensuring that police can focus on violent crime while working to address underlying social issues that contribute to public safety concerns.
its been years since we've seen such a drastic decline and its amazing to see the mayor and NYPD commissioner crediting their data-driven strategy for it 
i mean, who doesn't love a good story of police working together with communities to tackle crime? 
but seriously, its heartening to know that people are feeling safer in the city and that there's hope for a future without gun violence 
the data-driven strategy seems like a game changer. idk what specific tactics they used but if it worked, let's keep doing it 
i do wonder how they're handling the domestic violence aspect tho - it sounds like that's still a major concern in nyc? and yeah, youth violence is super scary too... hope the new department of community safety can make some progress on those issues 
, data-driven strategies work 
. im glad theres a department of community safety being established though 
I mean, 688 incidents is crazy low and 856 victims is a huge drop from last year. You gotta give props to Mayor Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Tisch for implementing this data-driven strategy - it's clear they've been making waves and getting results 
. And yeah, I know some people are still concerned about youth violence and domestic violence, but I think its great that the mayor and commissioner are taking a "whole-of-government approach" to address these issues 
. The mayor and commissioner's "whole-of-government approach" is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to address underlying social issues 
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. The fact that the city saw a 10% decrease in shooting incidents and 24% fewer victims is just amazing 
. I think it's so cool that the mayor and NYPD commissioner are giving credit to their data-driven strategy 
. They know that youth violence is a big concern and that domestic violence can lead to some serious issues 
. It's days like today that make me proud to call NYC home 
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But seriously, it's about time we started prioritizing community safety over just arresting the bad guys. We need to be addressing the root causes of violence, not just treating its symptoms. Let's hope this is just the beginning and not just a blip on the radar! 
️. We've gotta keep building on these successes and not rest on our laurels – let's hope we can make 2026 even safer! 
. and what's with all this "whole-of-government approach" nonsense? sounds like they just want to add another layer of bureaucracy 
what's up with the youth violence stats though? 18 and under is still super young to be dealing with guns 
hope they can tackle that issue ASAP 
688 incidents is a big drop and it's awesome to hear the mayor and commissioner are taking a data-driven approach to tackle this issue 
. The data-driven strategy by Mayor Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Tisch is genius. It shows that you don't have to just throw more cops at the problem but actually put thought into how you're going to tackle crime.
it's a really tough issue to crack. Mental health, homelessness, and lack of opportunities are all interwoven with crime rates. We need to keep building on these results, not just pat ourselves on the back. But overall, it's amazing to see NYC making strides towards becoming a safer city for everyone 
still happy to hear that crime is going down tho! 
I'm all for improving public safety, but let's not pretend like these numbers are some kind of magic solution 
. And what about the real victims here - families who've lost loved ones to gun violence? They're still grieving, even if the stats say it's a "historic low" 
I'm so stoked to hear that NYC has seen a historic low in gun violence! It's amazing to see the city's leaders taking proactive steps with data-driven strategies and community-focused initiatives