The number of police officers patrolling New York City is at its lowest point in over three decades, according to a report.

The 33,695 sworn officers in the NYPD represent the fewest number of cops in the Big Apple since 1990, according to city data obtained by the New York Post. Back then, the NYPD had 32,541 officers in its ranks.

Over 800 officers have left the department this year, and 257 of them turned in their badges before they hit the 20-year mark to collect their full pension.

Police sources told the Post that most officers are leaving for suburban departments on Long Island or in Westchester County, where they get better pay and a lighter workload.

“New York City police officers’ workload has exploded over the past several months, and the staffing is still nowhere close to keeping up,” Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry told the newspaper.

“From the daily protest details to additional patrols in the subway, our members are beyond exhausted already – and summertime crime spikes are just around the corner,” he continued. “Squeezing cops for even more overtime hours is not a solution. It will just send even more of them running for the exits.”

The Post reported that retirements have jumped to 11% so far this year.

• Matt Delaney can be reached at mdelaney@washingtontimes.com.