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 37 incidents per day, down 11.8% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 3,334 robberies 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 | 15 | 33 | -54.5 |
| Robberies | 1,033 | 1,171 | -11.8 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,171 | 2,095 | 3.6 |
| Burglaries | 926 | 939 | -1.4 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,404 | 3,615 | -5.8 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 991 | 980 | 1.1 |
| Transit Crimes | 151 | 151 | 0 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,398 | 8,128 | 3.3 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,615 | 3,347 | 8 |
| Rapes | 191 | 205 | -6.8 |
| Sex Crimes | 421 | 397 | 6 |
| Shooting Incidents | 45 | 56 | -19.6 |
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