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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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

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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 164 transit crimes in New York City in the last four weeks ending March 29, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 5.9 incidents per day, up 18 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 461 transit 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 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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