Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department
Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department
This equals 281 incidents per day, down 5.9% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 20,885 petty larcenies 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 | Last 4 Weeks | 4 Week Period in Previous Year | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murders | 16 | 25 | -36 |
| Robberies | 904 | 1,214 | -25.5 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,039 | 2,101 | -3 |
| Burglaries | 907 | 1,045 | -13.2 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,317 | 3,666 | -9.5 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 844 | 913 | -7.6 |
| Transit Crimes | 145 | 170 | -14.7 |
| Petty Larcenies | 7,854 | 8,350 | -5.9 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,310 | 3,583 | -7.6 |
| Rapes | 172 | 197 | -12.7 |
| Sex Crimes | 414 | 379 | 9.2 |
| Shooting Incidents | 38 | 54 | -29.6 |
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