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Decrease in rapes seen across New York City by March 15, 2025 compared to same time last year

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Chief of Staff Raul Pintos | New York City Police Department

Chief of Staff Raul Pintos | New York City Police Department

There were 471 rapes in New York City by March 15, 2025, compared to 490 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 6 incidents per day up to March 15, down 3.9% 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 March 15
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder5474-27%
Robbery2,5203,328-24.3%
Fel. Assault5,1805,393-3.9%
Burglary2,5072,703-7.3%
Gr. Larceny8,3219,963-16.5%
G.L.A.2,2102,650-16.6%
Transit382489-21.9%
Petit Larceny20,88521,954-4.9%
Misd. Assault8,3968,915-5.8%
UCR Rape*471490-3.9%
"Other" Sex Crimes1,0219556.9%
Shooting Inc.111151-26.5%

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