Shooting incidents down across New York City in previous 4 weeks ending May 31, 2025 compared to year before

Shooting incidents down across New York City in previous 4 weeks ending May 31, 2025 compared to year before
Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey — New York City Police Department
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There were 51 shooting incidents in New York City in the last four weeks ending May 31, 2025 compared to 85 in the same period the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 2 incidents per day, down 40% from the previous four-week period last year.

The NYPD has grappled with 266 shooting incidents 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 17 29 -41.4
Robberies 1,250 1,343 -6.9
Felony Assaults 2,282 2,491 -8.4
Burglaries 911 1,019 -10.6
Grand Larcenies 3,667 3,723 -1.5
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes 1,098 1,105 -0.6
Transit Crimes 171 175 -2.3
Petty Larcenies 8,230 7,947 3.6
Misdemeanor Assaults 3,830 3,978 -3.7
Rapes 179 198 -9.6
Sex Crimes 465 443 5
Shooting Incidents 51 85 -40


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