e by that point last year, the most recently released NYPD statistics show. But felony assaults are down in Central Park this year, with 12 incidents through Oct. 18 compared to 15 during the same time frame last year, a 20% drop.

Robberies in the park have more than doubled this year, from eight this time last year to 20, statistics show.

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