New York City sees rise in felony assaults in last four weeks ending Sept. 27

First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella
First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella
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There were 2,290 felony assaults in New York City in the last four weeks ending Sept. 27, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 81.8 incidents per day, up 4 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 22,178 felony 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 Sept. 27
Crime Current Period Previous Period % Change
Murders 24 25 -4
Robberies 1,222 1,179 3.6
Felony Assaults 2,290 2,201 4
Burglaries 952 894 6.5
Grand Larcenies 4,040 3,910 3.3
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes 1,090 1,165 -6.4
Transit Crimes 143 154 -7.1
Petty Larcenies 8,340 8,445 -1.2
Misdemeanor Assaults 3,818 3,755 1.7
Rapes 191 197 -3
Sex Crimes 478 475 0.6
Shooting Incidents 62 71 -12.7


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