Exclusive | Crime plummets along long-troubled NYC block and all it took was a stabbing spree

Crime has plummeted along East 14th Street — and all it took was a stabbing spree.Since an apparent lunatic stabbed three people on East 14th Street near Avenue A in June, killing a 38-year-old man and leaving two others seriously hurt, felony crimes on the block have fallen more than 57%, according to data provided by Mayor Adams’ office.In the 28-day period ending Oct.

13, there were six incidents, compared to 14 incidents for the same time period in 2023, the data showed.Overall so far in 2024, felony crimes, which include murders, burglaries and felony assault, plummeted 12.5% compared to the same time frame in 2023. Calls to 911 about the troubled area have fallen nearly 34% over the 28-day period compared to the same time in 2023, while 311 calls are down roughly 44%, the mayor’s office said.“The undeniable progress on 14th Street demonstrates the proven success of our community-driven, multi-agency approach to quality-of-life and public safety problems,” Adams said. After the stabbing, the city launched a multi-agency operation in August, installing NYPD daily foot posts on East 14th Street, increasing trash pick up and beefing up homeless outreach.  ...