Key points:
- Violent crime continues to surge in New York City in 2021 compared to 2020.
- As of March 14, New York City has had 202 shootings and 227 shooting victims.
- At the same point in time last year, New York City had 142 shootings and 160 shooting victims.
- This means shootings are up 42.3% and shooting victims are up 41.9% so far this year.
- Murders also surged 33.3% last week above the same time period in 2020.
- The Right Facts will continue to monitor trends in violent crimes.