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 major subway crime categories include murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, and grand larceny.
