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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

NYC robberies down in 4 weeks ending April 12

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Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban | New York City Police Department

Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban | New York City Police Department

There were 1,033 robberies in New York City in the last four weeks ending April 12, 2025 compared to 1,205 in the same period the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 37 incidents per day, down 14.3% from the previous four-week period last year.

The NYPD has grappled with 3,591 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 Across New York City in Last Four Weeks
CrimeLast 4 Weeks4 Week Period in Previous Year% Change
Murders1730-43.3
Robberies1,0331,205-14.3
Felony Assaults2,1222,0851.8
Burglaries913932-2
Grand Larcenies3,3553,540-5.2
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes1,0379756.4
Transit Crimes1481452.1
Petty Larcenies8,4728,1144.4
Misdemeanor Assaults3,5833,21611.4
Rapes192203-5.4
Sex Crimes4214171
Shooting Incidents5054-7.4

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