The New York City Police Department is reporting historic lows in murders and shootings across the city this year, but rape reports are on the rise.
CBS News New York’s Jennifer Bisram looked into what’s driving these numbers and what’s being done to help the influx of survivors coming forward.
Bill signed in 2024 expanded definition of rape
According to the NYPD, reported rape crimes in the five boroughs are up 22% – 893 so far this year compared to 730 at the same time last year.
“When you look at the rising rape numbers, it’s because of the sweeping changes that went into effect to the rape laws,” NYPD Special Victims Unit Director Kathleen Baer said…