Decrease in grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City by July 26, 2025 compared to same time last year

Decrease in grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City by July 26, 2025 compared to same time last year
Chief of Staff Raul Pintos — New York City Police Department
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There were 7,663 grand larceny auto crimes in New York City by July 26, 2025, compared to 7,982 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 37 incidents per day up to July 26, down 4% over the same period one year earlier.

New York City’s crime continues to plummet, with major crimes down 4.1% year-over-year through November 2023. Shootings have plunged 18.8% compared to last year, while murders have dropped by a promising 10.9%.

Arrests in NYC have jumped almost 20%, with a significant 12% increase specifically for major crimes.

Still, Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell stated that “felony assaults and grand larceny autos remain persistent issues.”

Crime Across New York City in year by week ending July 26
Crime Current Year Previous Year % Change
Murder 167 236 -29.2%
Robbery 8,413 9,548 -11.9%
Fel. Assault 16,771 16,973 -1.2%
Burglary 7,053 7,322 -3.7%
Gr. Larceny 26,036 27,832 -6.5%
G.L.A. 7,663 7,982 -4%
Transit 1,217 1,233 -1.3%
Petit Larceny 60,006 60,954 -1.6%
Misd. Assault 26,313 26,949 -2.4%
UCR Rape* 1,419 1,473 -3.7%
“Other” Sex Crimes 3,100 3,038 2%
Shooting Inc. 406 517 -21.5%


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