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New York City sees fall in misdemeanor assaults by March 22, 2025 compared to same time period one year earlier

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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 9,274 misdemeanor assaults in New York City by March 22, 2025, compared to 9,752 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 113 incidents per day up to March 22, down 4.9% 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 22
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder5684-33.3%
Robbery2,7853,607-22.8%
Fel. Assault5,7065,935-3.9%
Burglary2,7652,934-5.8%
Gr. Larceny9,25210,902-15.1%
G.L.A.2,4682,890-14.6%
Transit421527-20.1%
Petit Larceny23,07624,115-4.3%
Misd. Assault9,2749,752-4.9%
UCR Rape*534545-2%
"Other" Sex Crimes1,1161,0664.7%
Shooting Inc.124166-25.3%

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