This study updates and supplements previous U.S. crime trends reports by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) with data through December 2024. It examines yearly and monthly rates of reported crime for 13 violent, property, and drug offenses in 40 American cities that have consistently reported monthly data over the past six years. The 40 cities are not necessarily representative of all jurisdictions in the United States. Not all cities published data for each offense (see the Appendix for which cities reported which offenses); trends in offenses with fewer reporting cities should be viewed with caution. Not all crimes are reported to law enforcement. In addition, the data collected for this report are subject to revision by local jurisdictions.

While it is well-established that a substantial portion of people in NYC jails are designated for mental health services, less is known about when during their incarceration these needs are first identified. This brief examines the prevalence and timing of the “Brad H” flag, assigned to anyone who is diagnosed, screened for, requesting, or receiving mental health services while incarcerated in New York City jails, covering the period from June 2, 2016 to March 24, 2025.

Specifically, they looked at increases in the fraction of the NYC jail population that flag for mental health needs, how long it takes for incarcerated people to receive a Brad H flag, what share of their jail stay people spend designated for mental health services, disparities in flagging by gender, race, and custody level, and how flagging relates to overall length of stay.

These findings draw from the Data Collaborative for Justice’s New York City Jail Population Tracker.

The Daniel’s Law Task Force was established under Chapter 57 of the New York State laws of 2023 to examine behavioral health crisis response in the State and across the country with specific attention to the goal of supporting trauma-informed, community and public health-based crisis response and diversion. New York State is currently developing and expanding its comprehensive crisis system which
makes for the timely inclusion of this work.

In 2022, Safe Options Support (SOS) was launched to confront one of New York’s most persistent challenges: unsheltered homelessness. Now, three years later, SOS multidisciplinary teams have engaged thousands of New Yorkers living in subways, parks, and other public spaces. Developed through a visionary partnership between CBC and the New York State Office of Mental Health, the SOS model blends immediate street outreach in the transportation system with long-term housing pathways. SOS teams go where people are, meeting them with dignity, compassion, and real solutions.The SOS program has transformed lives across New York
City. Thanks to the commitment of the SOS staff, homeless individuals appreciate the value of the services and engage with staff creating a partnership.

Read more from Coordinated Behavioral Care's April 2025 Newsletter below.