Decrease in grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City by June 28, 2025 compared to same time last year

Decrease in grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City by June 28, 2025 compared to same time last year
Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban — New York City Police Department
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There were 6,404 grand larceny auto crimes in New York City by June 28, 2025, compared to 6,717 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 36 incidents per day up to June 28, down 4.7% 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 June 28
Crime Current Year Previous Year % Change
Murder 146 190 -23.2%
Robbery 7,086 8,187 -13.4%
Fel. Assault 14,282 14,432 -1%
Burglary 6,116 6,329 -3.4%
Gr. Larceny 22,064 23,851 -7.5%
G.L.A. 6,404 6,717 -4.7%
Transit 1,051 1,083 -3%
Petit Larceny 51,480 52,551 -2%
Misd. Assault 22,509 23,062 -2.4%
UCR Rape* 1,213 1,276 -4.9%
“Other” Sex Crimes 2,649 2,611 1.5%
Shooting Inc. 335 435 -23%


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