Majority of NYC voters disapprove of Adams' handling of crime, gun violence, new poll finds

A new poll released Wednesday shows the majority of New York City voters disapprove of how Mayor Eric Adams has handled surging crime in his just over four months in office. 

Across all political parties, races, genders, age groups and boroughs, crime is viewed as the most urgent issue facing the Big Apple, according to a Quinnipiac University poll of registered New York City voters. 

Overall, 49% of voters said crime is the most urgent issue, compared to the 15% of respondents who said affordable housing and 12% who viewed homelessness as the most urgent issue. Of the 10 issues voters could choose from, no other issue broke into double digits.

The majority of voters – 57% – disproved of Adams’ handling of crime, compared to the 37% of respondents who said they approved of how the mayor is addressing the public safety issue. That was significant change from the last poll's results in February, when 49% of New Yorkers said they approved of how Adams was handling crime and 35% of voters said they disapproved.