there are reports of record lows in shootings and murders in new york city, with some outlets specifying that this occurred in january, while others mention it happened over a longer period, including the first four or five months of the year. the nypd has announced a decrease in these crimes, although some areas, such as the bronx, may have seen an increase. the overall trend of major crime is not entirely clear, with some outlets noting a drop, while others report an increase in specific types of crime, such as hate crimes and rape.