CENTRAL PARK, New York (WABC) -- Central Park is less safe than it used to be, according to new numbers released by the NYPD.
The department's data shows a 33% increase in crimes last year.
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A large part of the surge is robberies committed by teenagers, officials said.
Last year, the park saw 69 major crimes, compared to 52 in 2018.
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Police say most robberies were on secluded, dimly lit paths.
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