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Last year, New York City experienced a significant increase in serious crimes, reaching levels not seen in nearly 20 years.

The statistics contradict Mayor Eric Adams’ assertion that concerns over crime are primarily a “perception problem.”

According to the police department’s comprehensive analysis, the city saw a surge in major felonies, including a record-breaking number of assaults nearing 28,000.

This uptick in major crimes, encompassing murder, rape, assault, robbery, grand larceny, burglary, and car theft, marked the highest totals since 2006 for two consecutive years under Mayor Adams’ leadership.

The Adams administration has focused on reducing murders and gun violence, with reported decreases in both categories.

However, the overarching crime statistics tell a different story.

In particular, felony assaults have significantly contributed to the heightened crime levels, with the number of such offenses rising by 6.7% to a total of 27,951 incidents as of this month.

Furthermore, car thefts also contributed to the overall increase in crime, with a 15% uptick observed since the end of 2023.

Critics, including City Councilman Bob Holden, argue that the actual situation on the streets is far worse than reported.

He believes that many crimes are going unreported due to a lack of faith in the criminal justice system.

The mayor’s narrative of a “perception problem” has been met with skepticism from those who feel the impact of rising crime rates firsthand.