Safety & Crime — Central Park News

A 24-year-old woman was slashed near the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park on Tuesday. NYPD launched an active manhunt and increased security patrols.

The NYPD increased patrols by 20 percent near the Central Park pool and Harlem Meer following a security incident on the northern running trails.

NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue ordered emergency safety audits for horse carriages near Central Park South following a recent overturn incident.

A horse-drawn carriage overturned near Central Park South, sending one person to the hospital and renewing calls for enhanced safety regulations. Local officials are investigating the cause.

A 24-year-old woman was slashed in Central Park near West 72nd Street today, prompting an active NYPD investigation. Police are urging public vigilance and seeking information on the suspect.

A 24-year-old woman was slashed in Central Park near the East Drive, prompting an active NYPD investigation. Public safety concerns grow among park visitors.

"Boardwalk Empire" actor Michael Stuhlbarg was attacked by a rock thrower in Central Park, sustaining minor injuries. Police are searching for the assailant.

A horse-drawn carriage overturned near Central Park South, injuring its driver and sparking renewed calls for stricter regulations. Authorities investigate the incident.

Central Park faces heightened safety concerns after a horse carriage overturned and multiple violent crimes occurred in 2026. Local officials are investigating these unsettling events.