New York Robberies Are Still On The Rise

Robberies in New York have been on the increase, according to a recent report.

Though the figures rise and fall over the last six years, instances of robbery are now higher than they were in 2018, recent Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) data suggest.

Robbery, defined in the CCJ's report as "theft or attempted theft involving force or the threat of force," appears to remain a concern in New York, despite a general downward trend in several forms of crime nationally.

In January 2018 a rate of 13.74 was recorded, a number which had risen to 17.18 by June 2024.

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