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Increase in robberies seen across New York City in last four weeks ending May 25 compared to previous four week period

Published 06/11/25

There were 1,266 robberies in New York City in the last four weeks ending May 25 compared to 1,089 in the previous period, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 45 incidents per day, up 16.3% from the previous four week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 5,497 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 WeeksPrevious 4 Week Period% Change
Petty larceny8,2218,1371
Misdemeanor assault3,8413,6983.9
Grand larceny3,7383,38610.4
Felony assault2,3102,2303.6
Robbery1,2661,08916.3
Grand larceny auto1,1581,0846.8
Burglary873881-0.9
Other sex crime50944215.2
Rape1891786.2
Transit crime16114610.3
Shooting incident5361-13.1
Murder1625-36

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