Decreasing sex crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Sept. 13

First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella - New York City Police Department
First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella - New York City Police Department
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There were 467 sex crimes in New York City in the last four weeks ending Sept. 13, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 16.7 incidents per day, down 5.5 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 3,929 sex crimes so far in 2025.

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 the Week Ending Sept. 13
Crime Current Period Previous Period % Change
Murders 27 29 -6.9
Robberies 1,182 1,261 -6.3
Felony Assaults 2,193 2,237 -2
Burglaries 915 869 5.3
Grand Larcenies 4,027 3,764 7
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes 1,083 1,217 -11
Transit Crimes 158 136 16.2
Petty Larcenies 8,498 8,310 2.3
Misdemeanor Assaults 3,711 3,716 -0.1
Rapes 207 174 19
Sex Crimes 467 494 -5.5
Shooting Incidents 62 69 -10.1


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