Misdemeanor assaults up across New York City in last four weeks ending July 12

Misdemeanor assaults up across New York City in last four weeks ending July 12
First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella — New York City Police Department
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There were 4,069 misdemeanor assaults in New York City in the last four weeks ending July 12, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 145.3 incidents per day, up 5.4 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 24,476 misdemeanor assaults 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 12
Crime Current Period Previous Period % Change
Murders 25 21 19
Robberies 1,285 1,229 4.6
Felony Assaults 2,479 2,420 2.4
Burglaries 894 828 8
Grand Larcenies 3,791 3,551 6.8
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes 1,219 1,075 13.4
Transit Crimes 148 173 -14.5
Petty Larcenies 8,358 7,983 4.7
Misdemeanor Assaults 4,069 3,859 5.4
Rapes 191 192 -0.5
Sex Crimes 458 444 3.2
Shooting Incidents 73 60 21.7


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