New data shows drop in SEPTA crime for 2024

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA is reporting a drop in crime so far this year.

Data released on Thursday shows that serious crimes were down by 34% in the first three quarters of 2024, compared with the same period in 2023.

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The most violent crimes, which include aggravated assaults and robberies, decreased by 38%.

There have been 69 aggravated assaults so far this year and 97 robberies.