Between now and the start of primary voting in June, NY1 will take a closer look at the key issues in the race for mayor.

This week’s topic is public safety, because while New Yorkers may take pride in their toughness, they also want their city to be safe.

Every candidate running for mayor has something to say on the topic, but what makes this a complex issue is that the numbers can tell one story while public perception tells another.

Last week, the NYPD announced new crime statistics that showed violent crimes — including murder, robbery, assault and burglary — were all trending downward for the first quarter of the year when compared to the same period in 2024.

The number of shootings and shooting victims also declined sharply.

However, not all voters agree with the data. Some

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