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Thursday, February 13, 2025

New York City sees a rise in misdemeanor assaults by Jan. 18, 2025 compared to same time period one year earlier

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Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

There were 2,142 misdemeanor assaults in New York City by Jan. 18, 2025, compared to 2,022 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 113 incidents per day up to Jan. 18, up 5.9% over the same period one year earlier.

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 year by week ending Jan. 18
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder1619-15.8%
Robbery646894-27.7%
Fel. Assault1,2541,307-4.1%
Burglary588672-12.5%
Gr. Larceny1,9912,459-19%
G.L.A.565738-23.4%
Transit86135-36.3%
Petit Larceny5,0895,204-2.2%
Misd. Assault2,1422,0225.9%
UCR Rape*1241212.5%
"Other" Sex Crimes26221720.7%
Shooting Inc.2939-25.6%

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