NYPD statistics show crime on the rise in Central Park

Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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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