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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Transit crimes up across New York City in last four weeks ending May 11

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Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban | New York City Police Department

Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban | New York City Police Department

There were 139 transit crimes in New York City in the last four weeks ending May 11, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 5 incidents per day, up 6.9 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 751 transit crimes so far in 2024.

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 May 11
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Murders282321.7
Robberies1,2801,2294.1
Felony Assaults2,2472,0847.8
Burglaries9209041.8
Grand Larcenies3,5843,4105.1
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes1,0731,0512.1
Transit Crimes1391306.9
Petty Larcenies7,9387,9230.2
Misdemeanor Assaults3,6983,35910.1
Rapes185189-2.1
Sex Crimes4404302.3
Shooting Incidents655225

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