https://nypost.com/us-news/nyc-congestion-pricing-toll-what-to-know/
Too costly to drive, take the train, but it might cost you your life.
https://nypost.com/2024/02/22/opinion/the-mta-has-a-crime-epidemic-that-robots-cant-even-fix
Of course more police and increased security overall, can make a big difference.