Overview

• New York City recorded the lowest number of shootings ever in a quarter, with a 23% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
• Murders fell by 35% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the second-lowest number of homicides in the city's history.
• Subway crime dropped 18%, reaching pre-pandemic levels, with no murders reported in the transit system for the first quarter since 2018.
• Reports of rape increased by 21%, attributed to legal changes broadening the definition of rape and efforts to encourage reporting.
• Youth involvement in gun violence remains a significant concern, with sharp increases in juvenile shooting victims and suspects since 2018.