Increasing sex crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending July 5

Increasing sex crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending July 5
First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella — New York City Police Department
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There were 461 sex crimes in New York City in the last four weeks ending July 5, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 16.5 incidents per day, up 1.3 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 2,764 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 July 5
Crime Current Period Previous Period % Change
Murders 26 14 85.7
Robberies 1,239 1,191 4
Felony Assaults 2,526 2,371 6.5
Burglaries 867 834 4
Grand Larcenies 3,588 3,534 1.5
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes 1,190 1,102 8
Transit Crimes 157 177 -11.3
Petty Larcenies 8,076 8,067 0.1
Misdemeanor Assaults 4,061 3,899 4.2
Rapes 196 177 10.7
Sex Crimes 461 455 1.3
Shooting Incidents 67 53 26.4


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