Decrease in grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City by May 31, 2025 compared to same time last year

Decrease in grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City by May 31, 2025 compared to same time last year
Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban — New York City Police Department
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There were 5,248 grand larceny auto crimes in New York City by May 31, 2025, compared to 5,535 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 35 incidents per day up to May 31, down 5.2% 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 May 31
Crime Current Year Previous Year % Change
Murder 112 156 -28.2%
Robbery 5,811 6,849 -15.2%
Fel. Assault 11,699 11,742 -0.4%
Burglary 5,228 5,403 -3.2%
Gr. Larceny 18,340 20,019 -8.4%
G.L.A. 5,248 5,535 -5.2%
Transit 875 913 -4.2%
Petit Larceny 43,486 44,090 -1.4%
Misd. Assault 18,543 18,819 -1.5%
UCR Rape* 1,014 1,032 -1.7%
“Other” Sex Crimes 2,194 2,135 2.8%
Shooting Inc. 266 336 -20.8%


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