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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Decrease in rapes seen across New York City by Jan. 25, 2025 compared to same time last year

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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 161 rapes in New York City by Jan. 25, 2025, compared to 163 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 6 incidents per day up to Jan. 25, down 1.2% 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. 25
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder2131-32.3%
Robbery8901,201-25.9%
Fel. Assault1,6511,748-5.5%
Burglary842947-11.1%
Gr. Larceny2,7063,440-21.3%
G.L.A.754995-24.2%
Transit124191-35.1%
Petit Larceny7,1157,292-2.4%
Misd. Assault2,8652,7902.7%
UCR Rape*161163-1.2%
"Other" Sex Crimes33130110%
Shooting Inc.3653-32.1%

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