Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department
Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department
This equals 2 incidents per day, down 7.4% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 161 shooting incidents 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 | Last 4 Weeks | 4 Week Period in Previous Year | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murders | 17 | 30 | -43.3 |
| Robberies | 1,033 | 1,205 | -14.3 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,122 | 2,085 | 1.8 |
| Burglaries | 913 | 932 | -2 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,355 | 3,540 | -5.2 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,037 | 975 | 6.4 |
| Transit Crimes | 148 | 145 | 2.1 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,472 | 8,114 | 4.4 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,583 | 3,216 | 11.4 |
| Rapes | 192 | 203 | -5.4 |
| Sex Crimes | 421 | 417 | 1 |
| Shooting Incidents | 50 | 54 | -7.4 |
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