As of 2001 , New York had five murders ; that 's down almost 11 % from 2008 . Since 2008 , all major crime rates in New York have declined by almost 11 % . Murder is down by 10 percent from a year ago across the United States , according to the FBI . Mayor Michael Bloomberg credits use of technology , adequately funding police . Mayor also credits the targeting of high-crime areas with large numbers of officers .
As of 2001 , New York had five murders ; that 's down almost 11 % from 2008 . Since 2008 , all major crime rates in New York have declined by almost 11 % . Mayor Michael Bloomberg credits use of technology , adequately funding police . Mayor also credits the targeting of high-crime areas with large numbers of officers .