Uptick in Murders and Burglaries Driving Crime in NYC During COVID-19 Pandemic: NYPD

Although, major crimes in New York City saw a whopping decrease for the month of April compared to 2019, the city has seen an uptick in murders and burglaries, according to the latest NYPD statistics. According to the data released Monday, major index crimes decreased 28.5 percent for the month of April when compared to the same period last year….