TWO POLITICIANS SAY WESTCHESTER CRIME IS DOWN--ANOTHER SAYS IT'S UP---WHO'S RIGHT?

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Latimer says Westchester crime is down, yet stats show rise since 2019

Two politicians say Westchester crime is down. Another says it's up. Who's right?
David McKay Wilson--Rockland/Westchester Journal News

Eying a run for U.S. Congress, Westchester County Executive George Latimer in October burnished his record on public safety, proclaiming that crime was down on his watch.

“While certain regions in the state are grappling with unfortunate spikes in crime rates, Westchester County is once again maintaining our consistent decline in criminal activities,” Latimer said.

Viewers of Latimer’s Oct. 11 press conference had the point driven home on the screen. MORE AT Westchester crime: Is it up or down? Depends when you start to count (lohud.com)