The Friday Intel | 06.05.26: Westchester's Crime Drop — What a 25% Decline Actually Tells You

Send us Fan MailViolent crime in Westchester County fell 25% in 2025 — and that number deserves more than a headline. All seven major crime categories declined simultaneously. Overall index crime dropped 17%. And one city — Mount Vernon — reported zero shooting incidents in the first quarter of 2026, placing it among just five departments statewide to reach that mark.This week on The Friday Intel, Jim breaks down what actually drove the numbers: the Real Time Crime Intelligence Center, the multi-agency DOVE enforcement operation, and the focused deterrence model behind both. Then he asks the harder question: can it hold?In This Episode:00:00 — The number: 25%01:45 — The mechanism: Real Time Crime Center and DOVE04:10 — The breakdown: all seven categories05:30 — The standout: Mount Vernon's zero-shooting quarter08:00 — The sustainability question11:15 — CloseSources:- Westchester County State of the County Address, May 2026- Talk of the Sound / Mid Hudson News crime reporting- NYS DCJS (cross-reference pending)Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.