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Increasing sex crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending March 22

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Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department

Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department

There were 422 sex crimes in New York City in the last four weeks ending March 22, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 15.1 incidents per day, up 5 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 1,116 sex crimes 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 the Week Ending March 22
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Murders1218-33.3
Robberies9349280.6
Felony Assaults2,1121,9349.2
Burglaries9178922.8
Grand Larcenies3,4833,09612.5
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes9038387.8
Transit Crimes15013312.8
Petty Larcenies8,0397,8462.5
Misdemeanor Assaults3,4993,09713
Rapes19016813.1
Sex Crimes4224025
Shooting Incidents3839-2.6

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