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Monday, April 21, 2025

New York City sees rise in rapes in last four weeks ending April 5

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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 191 rapes in New York City in the last four weeks ending April 5, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 6.8 incidents per day, up 11 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 616 rapes 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 April 5
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Murders1516-6.3
Robberies1,03390414.3
Felony Assaults2,1712,0396.5
Burglaries9269072.1
Grand Larcenies3,4043,3172.6
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes99184417.4
Transit Crimes1511454.1
Petty Larcenies8,3987,8546.9
Misdemeanor Assaults3,6153,3109.2
Rapes19117211
Sex Crimes4214141.7
Shooting Incidents453818.4