New Yorkers Blame Migrants for City's Crime Rate

New York City residents are blaming an influx of migrants in the city for the crime rate, a new poll found, as NYPD stats show that crime has fallen this year. On Friday, the poll, conducted exclusively for Newsweek by Redfield & Wilton Strategies of 974 eligible voters in New York City, asked an array of questions about issues facing the city and the nation overall, including how they feel about the current crime rate and if they feel the influx of migrants is having an impact. ADVERTISEMENTSCROLL TO CONTINUE READING According to the poll, over 70 percent blamed migrants in the city for the current crime rate, with 41 percent saying immigration is having a "significant" impact and 31 percent saying a "fair amount" of impact. The poll found that 18 percent said immigration is having a "small" impact and 10 percent said it is having no impact at all. Cover Image The Josh Hammer Show The DEI Fraud and Restoring Sanity on Campus (Feat. Rep. Mike Lawler) SHARE SUBSCRIBE Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Spotify RSS DOWNLOAD DESCRIPTION 00:00 / 40:11 Privacy Policy Earlier this month, the New York Police Department (NYPD) released new citywide crime data for the month of April and said: "Overall index crime across New York City dropped another 4.9 percent in the month of April compared to the same month last year." NYPD officials reported a decline in crimes such as murder, grand larceny-auto, burglary and felony assault. ADVERTISEMENTSCROLL TO CONTINUE READING Sign up for Newsletter NEWSLETTER The Bulletin Your Morning Starts Here Begin your day with a curated outlook of top news around the world and why it matters. Enter your email address I want to receive special offers and promotions from Newsweek By clicking on SIGN ME UP, you agree to Newsweek's Terms of Use & Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. "Importantly, April saw another 15.5 percent decrease in shooting incidents (60 vs. 71), equating to a 13.8 percent decline in shooting victims (69 vs. 80). Year to date through the end of April, 65 fewer people were shot in New York City, an 18.7 percent decline over the same period last year, and 21 fewer people were murdered, a 15.9 percent reduction," the NYPD said. NYPD A police lighting unit is deployed in Times Square on February 6 in New York City. On May 17, a new poll found a majority of New Yorkers blaming the crime rate on an increase... More SPENCER PLATT/GETTY IMAGES ADVERTISEMENTSCROLL TO CONTINUE READING Exclusively Available to Subscribers Try it now for $1 Despite a decline in overall crime in the city, in February, several NYPD officials were attacked by a group of undocumented migrants, prompting outrage from many. For more information, visit us at https://www.beverlyhillsimmigrationlaw.com/.