Officials said it is an average of 14 guns per day for seven straight months, and the move is a step in the right direction when it comes to reducing crime.
Breakdown
- NYPD has seized over 3,000 illegal firearms in 2025, averaging 14 per day. 21s
- City leaders view the seizures as a significant step in reducing crime. 26s
- New York City is experiencing its lowest number of shootings and homicides on record. 46s
- Since 2022, over 22,700 illegal guns have been confiscated under Mayor Adams' administration. 1m 11s
- There has been a 54% decrease in shootings and a 36% drop in homicides citywide. 52s