NYC “other” sex crimes up in 4 weeks ending July 12

NYC “other” sex crimes up in 4 weeks ending July 12
Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri — New York City Police Department
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There were 458 crimes categorized as “other” sex crimes in New York City in the last four weeks ending July 12, 2025 compared to 414 in the same period the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 16 incidents per day, up 10.6% from the previous four-week period last year.

Crimes categorized as “other” sex crimes include any sex crime that does not fall under the definition of rape. This encompasses a range of offenses such as sexual assault, indecent exposure, and sexual harassment. Understanding and categorizing these separately from rape is crucial for legal precision and appropriate response.

The NYPD has grappled with 2,873 crimes categorized as “other” 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 Last Four Weeks
Crime Last 4 Weeks 4 Week Period in Previous Year % Change
Murders 25 40 -37.5
Robberies 1,285 1,371 -6.3
Felony Assaults 2,479 2,745 -9.7
Burglaries 894 925 -3.4
Grand Larcenies 3,791 3,906 -2.9
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes 1,219 1,214 0.4
Transit Crimes 148 172 -14
Petty Larcenies 8,358 8,210 1.8
Misdemeanor Assaults 4,069 4,184 -2.7
Rapes 191 217 -12
Sex Crimes 458 414 10.6
Shooting Incidents 73 97 -24.7


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