A surge in crime at Central Park, including two robberies within 24 hours, has led police to boost surveillance, officials said.

“There’s no secret being kept here. Crime is up in this park,” Chief of Patrol John Chell said at a news conference Wednesday.

In addition to the tourists in horse-drawn carriages, visitors to Central Park will notice an increased presence of mounted unit officers. Cyclists around the park will also be accompanied by officers on bikes. This enhanced police presence follows a recent string of robberies.

Crime in Central Park has risen significantly this year compared to the same period last year. NYPD data shows robberies have increased by 200%, felony assaults by about 43%, and major crimes by 46%.

Chell noted that the recent muggings are part of a pattern involving migrant groups. “There are roughly 10 robberies that fit this pattern. Most of these occurred inside or near the park. We believe these groups are responsible for most, if not all, of them,” he said.

Park visitors expressed concern, particularly after officials said youth between 11 and 17 years old are responsible for the recent robberies.

“I don’t want to say it’s frightening, but it’s definitely a little alarming,” said Vince Rhino, an Upper West Side resident.

Olivia Curran, also from the Upper West Side, added, “It’s a tough situation when it’s children doing this.”

Police say the attackers swarm their victims in groups of up to a dozen, then steal their victim’s valuables, often using a weapon.

Drones are also part of the policing strategy to cover the 800-acre park, officials said.

“It’s going to allow us to cover a big territory very quickly and also allow us to get images and video to places where we don’t have cameras,” Tarik Sheppard, NYPD deputy commissioner of public information, said.

The time people can expect to see a stepped-up police presence is during the hours of 7 p.m. to midnight, according to officials.