Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban | New York City Police Department
Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban | New York City Police Department
This equals 33 incidents per day, down 24.4% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 2,061 robberies 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 | 18 | 27 | -33.3 |
| Robberies | 928 | 1,227 | -24.4 |
| Felony Assaults | 1,934 | 2,052 | -5.8 |
| Burglaries | 892 | 1,035 | -13.8 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,096 | 3,655 | -15.3 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 838 | 951 | -11.9 |
| Transit Crimes | 133 | 160 | -16.9 |
| Petty Larcenies | 7,846 | 8,535 | -8.1 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,097 | 3,458 | -10.4 |
| Rapes | 168 | 179 | -6.1 |
| Sex Crimes | 402 | 356 | 12.9 |
| Shooting Incidents | 39 | 51 | -23.5 |
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