NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New police reforms came Thursday as the NYPD released its latest crime stats.
During the month of May, overall crime decreased compared to the same period last year.
READ MORE: Sources: Suspect In Shooting Of NYPD Officers Had Multiple Weapons, Including AR-15 With 20 Rounds Hidden Under MattressBut the NYPD says murders in the city increase by 79%.
READ MORE: Rangers Stay Red Hot, Take Down Kings In ShootoutShootings went up 64%, while burglaries rose 34%.
MORE NEWS: Knicks' Late Rally Falls Short In Road Loss To CavaliersThe NYPD says its summer all-out initiative is in effect this year, which will have hundreds of officers patrolling neighborhoods that have had upticks in crimes.
