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Increasing burglaries seen across New York City in last four weeks ending March 29

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First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella | New York City Police Department

First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella | New York City Police Department

There were 916 burglaries in New York City in the last four weeks ending March 29, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 32.7 incidents per day, up 0.7 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 3,011 burglaries 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 29
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Murders1521-28.6
Robberies9619194.6
Felony Assaults2,1151,9508.5
Burglaries9169100.7
Grand Larcenies3,4483,1848.3
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes94880817.3
Transit Crimes16413918
Petty Larcenies8,2687,8385.5
Misdemeanor Assaults3,5423,2548.9
Rapes1781648.5
Sex Crimes4174101.7
Shooting Incidents46429.5

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