New York City Reaches Historic Low in Shootings and Homicides During First Half of 2026

New York City recorded the fewest shootings, shooting victims and murders in recorded history during both July and the first seven months of 2026, according to figures released by the NYPD.

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New York City’s police department released statistics showing the city achieved unprecedented lows across multiple violent crime categories during July 2026 and the year-to-date period. The figures represent historic benchmarks for shootings, individuals wounded in gun violence, and homicides recorded in the city’s documented history.

The NYPD data encompasses the first seven months of 2026, reflecting a sustained decline in serious violent offenses. Both the single-month figure for July and the cumulative seven-month total represent record minimums for these tracked metrics.

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