FBI UCR Homicide Data — 700 recorded incidents
New York, New York has recorded 700 homicides over the tracked period, with 786 victims identified. New York recorded 108 homicides in 2026, 46% decreased from 201 in 2025. The city ranks #4 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 12% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 86 of those incidents.
Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 44% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown. The highest single month on record was March 2026, with 52 homicides.
New York's homicide rate is 982% above the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 473 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was New York City Police Department, which filed 391 incident reports. The New York city continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.