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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

12 murders incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending March 22, fall from same time last year

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Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban | New York City Police Department

Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban | New York City Police Department

There were 12 murders in New York City in the last four weeks ending March 22, 2025 compared to 29 in the same period the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 0.43 incidents per day, down 58.6% from the previous four-week period last year.

The NYPD has grappled with 56 murders 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
CrimeLast 4 Weeks4 Week Period in Previous Year% Change
Murders1229-58.6
Robberies9341,193-21.7
Felony Assaults2,1122,191-3.6
Burglaries9171,023-10.4
Grand Larcenies3,4833,733-6.7
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes903936-3.5
Transit Crimes150168-10.7
Petty Larcenies8,0398,467-5.1
Misdemeanor Assaults3,4993,644-4
Rapes190208-8.7
Sex Crimes4224093.2
Shooting Incidents3861-37.7

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