NYPD ANNOUNCES CRIME CONTINUES TO DECLINE IN FEBRUARY 2025, SHATTERS 30-YEAR SHOOTING RECORD

March 3, 2025

NYPD ANNOUNCES CRIME CONTINUES TO DECLINE IN FEBRUARY 2025, SHATTERS 30-YEAR SHOOTING RECORD

Major crime down 14.5% across five boroughs for the third month in a row

Subway crime down 15% and double-digit declines in murder, robbery, burglary, grand larceny, and auto theft

New York, New York — Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced today that New York City continued to experience an overall decline in major crime, including on the subways, and broke a 30-year record for the fewest number of shooting incidents in the first two months of the year. In February 2025, there were 1,328 fewer major crime incidents reported – a 14.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2024 (7,821 vs. 9,149). Transit crime was down 15.1% (135 vs. 159) following a significant deployment of officers to the platforms and trains, including overnight. February’s results mark the third consecutive month of double-digit decreases in crime, following a 15.5% decrease in crime in December 2024 and 16.8% decrease in crime in January 2025.

Continuing this strong three-month trend, all five boroughs experienced reductions in six of the seven major crime categories. Robbery saw the most significant decline, down 25.2% (933 vs. 1,248). Grand larceny dropped by 17% (3,081 vs. 3,712), while auto theft decreased by 12.7% (839 vs. 961). Felony assault and burglary also fell, by 6% and 14.7%, respectively.

These results were driven by the use of zone-based policing, or the deployment of officers to hot-spot locations experiencing spikes in crime, and the three-part subway safety plan that was implemented in January. Officers continue to conduct foot patrols in high-crime areas, both above ground and throughout the city’s vast transit system. In February, uniformed presence on subway platforms and cars resulted in increased enforcement efforts, which contributed to a 15.1% reduction in crime at train stations.

“In the first two months of 2025, New York City experienced the fewest number of shooting incidents in the past 30 years, and that, combined with the third consecutive month of double-digit declines in nearly every major crime category, prove that our comprehensive crime fighting strategies are working,” said NYPD Commissioner Tisch. “Whether on the streets or below ground on the subway, New Yorkers are seeing real results. We’re going to continue to make our city safer by listening to our communities, analyzing real-time data, and deploying our resources where they are needed most.”

Since 2022, the NYPD has seized more than 20,500 illegal firearms, including more than 900 so far this year. As a result, in February 2025, shooting incidents decreased by 20.8% compared to February 2024 (42 vs. 53), and there were also 22 fewer shooting victims (43 vs. 65), a 33.8% drop. There have been 93 shooting incidents year-to-date, representing the fewest number of shooting incidents in January and February since 1993.

Crime in New York City public housing developments also declined 13%, with 60 fewer victims compared to February 2024 (400 vs. 460).

The number of incidents investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force increased by 71% (41 vs. 24), compared to February 2024.

Rape incidents increased by 21.7% in February compared to the same period in 2024 (140 vs. 115). However, this represents a decline from January 2025, with 9 fewer reported incidents. Some of these cases occurred in 2025, while others were from prior years. The rise in reported incidents is partly attributed to legislative changes broadening the legal definition of rape in New York State, which now includes additional forms of sexual assault. Many reported cases involved individuals known to each other. The NYPD continues to encourage survivors of sexual assault to come forward and report these incidents.

*All crime statistics are preliminary and subject to further analysis, revision, or change.*

Index Crime Statistics: : February 2025

Rape Incident Reporting Statistics: Feb. 2025

(Reports filed from Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 in years indicated)

Rape continues to be underreported. If you are a victim of sexual assault, please come forward. The 24-hour NYPD Special Victims Division hotline is: 212-267-RAPE (7273).

Hate Crime Statistics: Feb. 2025

(Representing Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 for calendar years 2025 and 2024)

Note: Statistics above are subject to change upon investigation, as active possible bias cases may be reclassified to non-bias cases and removed from counted data. 

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