New York City Mayor Eric Adams has highlighted significant strides in public safety, announcing a substantial decrease in crime across the five boroughs. Speaking on Monday, the mayor shared key statistics demonstrating progress while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to making New York an even safer city in 2025.

“In December, we saw an over 15% decrease in overall crime compared to the same month in 2023—our largest one-month decrease since before we came into office,” Mayor Adams stated. “For the entirety of 2024, crime decreased by 3%, with 3,662 fewer victims of violence and disorder across the city.”

While celebrating these milestones, Adams acknowledged that data alone cannot alleviate the anxieties New Yorkers may feel, especially following recent high-profile crimes. “We’re aware that data can’t always make New Yorkers feel safe,” he said. “I want all New Yorkers on our streets and in our subways to know that we are committed to listening to their concerns.”

Addressing public feedback, the mayor emphasized the importance of visible policing and tackling the mental health crisis among unhoused individuals. “I have been riding the train, and the message is clear: we need more cops patrolling and need to take action on the mental health crisis impacting our unhoused brothers and sisters,” Adams explained.

The mayor thanked the NYPD, Police Commissioner Edward Caban, and other public safety partners for their dedication to reducing crime over the past three years. “No matter where you are in our city, everyone deserves to be safe. That will continue to be our North Star in 2025,” he added.

With crime rates steadily declining, Mayor Adams called for sustained collaboration between city officials, law enforcement, and community stakeholders to extend the benefits of recent policies to all corners of the city. “Let’s continue to work to ensure that all corners of our city can benefit from the policies and initiatives that have made us safer these past three years,” he concluded.

The mayor’s vision for 2025 remains rooted in delivering a safer, more secure city for all New Yorkers, underscoring his administration’s focus on effective policing and holistic solutions to public safety challenges.