New York City police handled four murders in the week ending May 4, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.
This equals 0.6 incidents per day, down 50% from the week before, and 24 in the last 28 days.
The NYPD has grappled with 93 murders 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 Week Ending May 4
| Crime | Current Period | Previous Period | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petty larceny | 2,083 | 2,098 | -0.7 |
| Misdemeanor assault | 982 | 1,014 | -3.2 |
| Grand larceny | 948 | 906 | 4.6 |
| Felony assault | 621 | 585 | 6.2 |
| Robbery | 313 | 293 | 6.8 |
| Grand larceny auto | 312 | 299 | 4.3 |
| Burglary | 198 | 227 | -12.8 |
| Other sex crime | 141 | 129 | 9.3 |
| Rape | 58 | 38 | 52.6 |
| Transit crime | 32 | 40 | -20 |
| Shooting incident | 18 | 23 | -21.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 8 | -50 |
