New York City sees drop rapes over previous 4 weeks ending May 10

New York City sees drop rapes over previous 4 weeks ending May 10
First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella — New York City Police Department
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There were 190 rapes in New York City in the last four weeks ending May 10, 2025 compared to 196 in the same period the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 7 incidents per day, down 3.1% from the previous four-week period last year.

The NYPD has grappled with 872 rapes 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 Last Four Weeks
Crime Last 4 Weeks 4 Week Period in Previous Year % Change
Murders 25 31 -19.4
Robberies 1,228 1,288 -4.7
Felony Assaults 2,393 2,364 1.2
Burglaries 855 956 -10.6
Grand Larcenies 3,647 3,689 -1.1
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes 1,151 1,075 7.1
Transit Crimes 151 148 2
Petty Larcenies 8,157 7,993 2.1
Misdemeanor Assaults 3,782 3,662 3.3
Rapes 190 196 -3.1
Sex Crimes 461 425 8.5
Shooting Incidents 68 66 3


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