So is this a new approach for 2025? Since they're just comparing it to last year's data, to invalidate the thesis that crime is down there'd need to be some significant change. If you could link to any actual source rather than just anecdotes that would be helpful.

As a fellow Manhattan resident, personally the subway (as well as the city in general) feel quite safe to me. I have experienced more issues with crime in SF and Seattle than here.