According to the NYPD, rape incidents are on the rise in the Big Apple, up 13% so far this year compared to last year.
NYPD data shows crime reports rose to 1,218 through September 22, compared to 1,077 incidents in the same period last year.
The figures show that the number of rapes in the last 28 days increased by 27% from 124 to 157 in the same period in 2023.
Most other violent crimes have declined, including murder, which has fallen 10% so far this year, from 302 to 271; The number of shooting victims also declined by 5% from 870 to 830, the data shows.
Rape arrests have increased by 2% so far this year compared to last year, but have decreased by 26% compared to five years ago.
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