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NYC Crime: 826 grand larcenies in week ending April 6

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First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella | New York City Police Department

First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella | New York City Police Department

New York City police handled 826 grand larcenies in the week ending April 6, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 118 incidents per day, up 1% from the week before, and 3,404 in the last 28 days.

The NYPD has grappled with 10,951 grand larcenies 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 Week Ending April 6
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Petty larceny2,0642,153-4.1
Misdemeanor assault9588957
Grand larceny8268181
Felony assault5495225.2
Robbery2682497.6
Burglary2272260.4
Grand larceny auto223264-15.5
Other sex crime1109713.4
Rape513354.5
Transit crime2836-22.2
Shooting incident817-52.9
Murder550

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