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Sunday, April 20, 2025

Decrease in rapes seen across New York City by April 5, 2025 compared to same time last year

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Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

There were 616 rapes in New York City by April 5, 2025, compared to 641 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 6 incidents per day up to April 5, down 3.9% over the same period one year earlier.

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 year by week ending April 5
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder6898-30.6%
Robbery3,3344,231-21.2%
Fel. Assault6,8796,947-1%
Burglary3,2643,412-4.3%
Gr. Larceny10,95112,655-13.5%
G.L.A.2,9613,377-12.3%
Transit496607-18.3%
Petit Larceny27,27228,092-2.9%
Misd. Assault11,08411,291-1.8%
UCR Rape*616641-3.9%
"Other" Sex Crimes1,3141,2515%
Shooting Inc.148187-20.9%

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