New York Crime Trends

11 years of crime data (2014–2024) from the FBI.

FBI UCR Trends Snapshot: New York

New York reported 75,494 violent crimes and 330,029 property crimes in 2024, drawing 11 years of history (2014–2024) from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program submissions. Over that window the statewide violent crime rate moved from 383.9 per 100,000 residents in 2014 to 380 per 100,000 in 2024 — a decline of 1%. The property crime rate shifted from 1716.7/100K to 1661.2/100K over the same period, down 3.2%.

Within the latest year's violent crime total, aggravated assault (0), robbery (0), murder and non-negligent manslaughter (0), and rape (0) make up the four Part I offense categories tracked by the FBI. Property crime in 2024 splits across larceny-theft (0), burglary (0), motor vehicle theft (0), and arson (0). Against the US national average of 70.6/100K for 2024, New York's violent crime rate runs 438% above the national benchmark.

Over the same 11-year span, the US national violent crime rate moved down 3.9% (73.5/100K in 2014 to 70.6/100K in 2024), providing a direct comparison against New York's -1.0% move. UCR figures reflect offenses reported to and submitted by local law enforcement; agency participation is voluntary, so year-to-year completeness can shift, and the FBI periodically restates prior-year figures as late submissions arrive. The full year-by-year table below shows population, violent and property crime counts, rates, and a sub-breakdown for murder, robbery, and burglary — enabling granular inspection of New York's multi-year crime trajectory.

Violent Crime Rate (2024)
380/100K
Property Crime Rate (2024)
1661.2/100K
Violent Crime Change
-1.0%
2014–2024
Property Crime Change
-3.2%
2014–2024

Violent Crime Rate Over Time

20142017202020232024
New York US Average

Year-by-Year Crime Data

Year Population Violent Rate YoY
2024 19,867,248 75,494 380 ↓ 4.2%
2023 19,571,216 77,619 396.6 ↓ 7.6%
2022 19,677,151 84,446 429.2 ↑ 703.7%
2021 19,835,913 10,600 53.4 ↓ 85.3%
2020 19,336,776 70,106 362.6 ↑ 1.6%
2019 19,453,561 69,403 356.8 ↑ 2.1%
2018 19,542,209 68,261 349.3 ↓ 1.5%
2017 19,849,399 70,408 354.7 ↓ 5.5%
2016 19,745,289 74,123 375.4 ↓ 0.9%
2015 19,795,791 75,022 379 ↓ 1.3%
2014 19,746,227 75,803 383.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Is crime rising in New York?
Violent crime in New York has decreased 1% from 2014 to 2024 (383.9 → 380 per 100K).
What are the crime trends in New York?
From 2014 to 2024, violent crime rate went from 383.9 to 380 per 100K, and property crime decreased 3.2%.

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Primary data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. State trends cross-check against FBI Crime in the United States annual release. Population figures reference U.S. Census Bureau estimates where FBI populations are unavailable. Rates are per 100,000 population.