NYC Achieves Historic Crime Reductions in Early 2025

Shootings and murders hit record lows while overall crime drops 11%; challenges persist with rising rape reports and car thefts.

New York City recorded a 23% drop in shootings during the first quarter of 2025, marking the lowest numbers for any first quarter in history.
Murders in the city were at their second-lowest levels for the same period, contributing to an 11% overall decline in major crimes compared to 2024.
Subway crime decreased by over 18%, with no murders reported in the transit system for the first quarter, a milestone not achieved since 2018.
Reported rapes increased by 21%, attributed to broader legal definitions and outreach encouraging victims to report incidents.
Car thefts, particularly targeting Hondas due to vulnerabilities in key fob technology, saw a slight uptick in March, prompting calls for manufacturer action.