NYPD Records Lowest Quarter for Murders and Shootings Since 1994

And along with the drop in murders and shootings; robberies, burglaries and grand theft autos are down as well.

Police at a crime scene after a shootout occurred that ultimately left the suspect dead in the West Village of Manhattan on July 28, 2014. Samira Bouaou/Epoch Times

The NYPD just recorded its lowest quarter for murders and shootings since 1994.

Along with the drop in murders and shootings robberies, burglaries, and grand theft autos are also down.

The CompStat era, which began closely tracking crime in 1994, has brought about a new era for the NYPD and its data analysis.

According to an NYPD press release from April 4, the police department has reported that compared to 2015, there have been 18 fewer murders and 30 less shootings in 2016, making this year’s first quarter the safest since the CompStat era emerged.

Using unprecedented technology, the NYPD is operating with greater precision than ever before.

— William J. Bratton, NYPD Police Commissioner