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New York City recorded the lowest number of shootings and homicides for the first five months of any year in its history, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced in a press release Monday.
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According to city data, from January through May 2025, there were 264 shootings and 112 homicides—just below the previous lows of 267 shootings (2018) and 113 homicides (2014 and 2017).
The announcement comes amid broader efforts by the city to reduce gun violence, including the removal of more than 22,000 illegal firearms since the start of the Adams administration. Officials credited “precision policing,” targeted deployment strategies, and multi-agency initiatives as contributing factors.
But on the Upper West Side—where shootings and homicides are relatively rare—the picture is more complex, with several other categories of crime showing notable fluctuations this year compared to last.
20th Precinct
The 20th Precinct, which covers the area south of West 86th Street, reported no murders or shooting incidents so far this year, compared to two shootings during the same period last year. But while violent incidents involving firearms are down, other crimes remain persistent.
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Rape and UCR rape (defined here) reports increased from 7 to 13.
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Other sex crimes jumped 166.7%, from 6 to 16 cases.
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Petit larceny rose 10.3%, with 527 reports so far this year.
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Felony assaults dropped 43.5%, while robberies fell slightly by 13.9%.
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Year-Over-Year Stats from the 20th Precinct:
| Crime | 2025 | 2024 | % Chg |
| Murder | 0 | 0 | |
| Rape | 5 | 3 | 66.7 |
| Robbery | 31 | 36 | -13.9 |
| Felony Assault | 26 | 46 | -43.5 |
| Burglary | 64 | 67 | -4.5 |
| Grand Larceny | 269 | 287 | -6.3 |
| Grand Larceny Auto | 15 | 17 | -11.8 |
| Patrol | 390 | 421 | -7.4 |
| Transit | 7 | 14 | -50.0 |
| Housing | 13 | 21 | -38.1 |
| Shooting Victims | 0 | 2 | -100.0 |
| Shooting Incidents | 0 | 2 | -100.0 |
| UCR Rape* | 8 | 4 | 100.0 |
| Other Sex Crimes | 16 | 6 | 166.7 |
| Petit Larceny | 527 | 478 | 10.3 |
| Misd. Assault | 88 | 93 | -5.4 |
| Hate Crimes | 4 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Traffic Fatalities | 2 | 1 | 100.0 |
Data via compstat.nypdonline.org
24th Precinct
The 24th Precinct, which includes the area north of West 86th Street, reported one murder this year (compared to 0 in 2024) and three shooting victims, up from one last year.
Several categories saw significant increases:
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Felony assault rose 35.3% (69 cases vs. 51).
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Burglary increased 71.7%, from 46 to 79 reported incidents.
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Petit larceny surged 51.7%, and grand larceny was up 10.1%.
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Other sex crimes climbed 81.2%, and transit-related crime rose 41.7%.
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Year-Over-Year Stats from the 24th Precinct:
| Crime | 2025 | 2024 | % Chg |
| Murder | 1 | 0 | |
| Rape | 11 | 7 | 57.1 |
| Robbery | 40 | 60 | -33.3 |
| Felony Assault | 69 | 51 | 35.3 |
| Burglary | 79 | 46 | 71.7 |
| Grand Larceny | 207 | 188 | 10.1 |
| Grand Larceny Auto | 12 | 23 | -47.8 |
| Patrol | 349 | 329 | 6.1 |
| Transit | 17 | 12 | 41.7 |
| Housing | 53 | 34 | 55.9 |
| Shooting Victims | 3 | 1 | 200.0 |
| Shooting Incidents | 2 | 1 | 100.0 |
| UCR Rape* | 11 | 10 | 10.0 |
| Other Sex Crimes | 29 | 16 | 81.2 |
| Petit Larceny | 695 | 458 | 51.7 |
| Misd. Assault | 114 | 107 | 6.5 |
| Hate Crimes | 4 | 13 | -69.2 |
| Traffic Fatalities | 0 | 0 |
Data via compstat.nypdonline.org
While the mayor and police commissioner highlighted historic lows in shootings and homicides, local data shows that public safety trends vary significantly by neighborhood—and by crime category. On the Upper West Side, theft and assault remain more prevalent concerns than gun violence.
City officials say efforts will continue across all fronts, including through the NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division and the Community Link initiative, which aim to address both major crimes and day-to-day safety issues.
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Sounds like our 24th PCT commander Noreen E. Lazarus needs to get on the ball.
They lied. How about the shooting on Columbus near Kheils around 66th? When the computer repair office worker shot his boss? That was this year. And the influx of illegal aliens is what helped cause sex crimes to go up since they have committed a number of these crimes elsewhere as well. As long as we have bail reform, you’ll never see these numbers go down.
I forgot to press charges when I was harassed in the subway at Columbus circle— I didn’t have time by the time I got did at 79