New Yorkers Express Fears of Becoming Crime Victims, Prompting Relocation Considerations

New Yorkers express their growing concerns about safety in the city, with 41% feeling increasingly on-edge about their own security. Some residents are resorting to carrying pepper spray and constantly being on guard, while others are considering leaving the city altogether. The subway is highlighted as a particularly dangerous area, with reports of shootings, slashings, and people being pushed onto the tracks. Despite a decrease in major crime last month, many residents feel that the situation has worsened since the pandemic, and they fear becoming the next victim of crime in New York City.