"Subway crime was down 4% in 2025 compared to the previous year, but felonies on the rails rose slightly in December, according to NYPD subway crime data. Across the six major subway crime categories, there were 91 fewer reported incidents over the 12 months of 2025, a drop from 2,251 to 2,160. The numbers were included in NYPD data posted online ahead of the MTA's January board meeting on Wednesday."
"The overall drop was driven mostly by large dips in robberies and grand larcenies. There were 57 fewer robberies on the rails in 2025, compared to 2024, a decrease from 455 to 398 (13%). Grand larcenies in the system fell by 41 from 1,183 to 1,142 a close to 4% decline. Murders were also down for the year by 60% a dip from 10 in 2024 to 4 last year."
Subway crime declined 4% in 2025 compared to 2024, with total incidents across six major categories falling from 2,251 to 2,160. Robberies fell 13% from 455 to 398 and grand larcenies dropped by 41 incidents to 1,142. Murders fell 60%, from 10 to 4, the lowest in five years. Rapes increased from 6 to 9 and felony assaults rose from 584 to 593. December 2025 saw a 3% increase in major subway crimes year-over-year, rising from 201 to 207 incidents, driven chiefly by increases in grand larceny and felony assault.
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