Decrease in rapes seen across New York City by June 21, 2025 compared to same time last year

Decrease in rapes seen across New York City by June 21, 2025 compared to same time last year
Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri — New York City Police Department
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There were 1,162 rapes in New York City by June 21, 2025, compared to 1,209 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 7 incidents per day up to June 21, down 3.9% 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 21
Crime Current Year Previous Year % Change
Murder 132 181 -27.1%
Robbery 6,760 7,835 -13.7%
Fel. Assault 13,613 13,747 -1%
Burglary 5,865 6,109 -4%
Gr. Larceny 21,103 22,848 -7.6%
G.L.A. 6,079 6,399 -5%
Transit 1,009 1,039 -2.9%
Petit Larceny 49,333 50,397 -2.1%
Misd. Assault 21,398 21,981 -2.7%
UCR Rape* 1,162 1,209 -3.9%
“Other” Sex Crimes 2,538 2,494 1.8%
Shooting Inc. 313 406 -22.9%


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