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

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	Last 4 Weeks	Previous 4 Week Period	% Change
Petty larceny	8,221	8,137	1
Misdemeanor assault	3,841	3,698	3.9
Grand larceny	3,738	3,386	10.4
Felony assault	2,310	2,230	3.6
Robbery	1,266	1,089	16.3
Grand larceny auto	1,158	1,084	6.8
Burglary	873	881	-0.9
Other sex crime	509	442	15.2
Rape	189	178	6.2
Transit crime	161	146	10.3
Shooting incident	53	61	-13.1
Murder	16	25	-36