The number of murders, retail theft, robberies and subway crime continued to decline in New York City in 2025, according to year-end data released by the New York City Police Department on Tuesday.
Shooting incidents and the number of individuals harmed by gunfire reached record lows last year across the city, officials said.
In 2025, New York City recorded 688 shooting incidents, a decline of 24% from 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2025, shooting incidents decreased 36% (134 vs. 211) compared to the same period last year. In December, there were only 35 shooting incidents citywide — the fewest shootings ever recorded in any single month in New York City history…