Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department
Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department
This equals 34 incidents per day up to April 27, down 13.1% over the same period one year earlier.
New York City's crime continues to plummet, with major crimes down 4.1% year-over-year through November 2023. Shootings have plunged 18.8% compared to last year, while murders have dropped by a promising 10.9%.
Arrests in NYC have jumped almost 20%, with a significant 12% increase specifically for major crimes.
Still, Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell stated that “felony assaults and grand larceny autos remain persistent issues.”
Crime | Current Year | Previous Year | % Change |
---|---|---|---|
Murder | 108 | 131 | -17.6% |
Robbery | 5,203 | 4,935 | 5.4% |
Fel. Assault | 8,576 | 8,334 | 2.9% |
Burglary | 4,091 | 4,706 | -13.1% |
Gr. Larceny | 15,123 | 15,693 | -3.6% |
G.L.A. | 4,219 | 4,701 | -10.3% |
Transit | 661 | 706 | -6.4% |
Petit Larceny | 34,476 | 34,184 | 0.9% |
Misd. Assault | 14,082 | 13,165 | 7% |
UCR Rape* | 780 | 790 | -1.3% |
"Other" Sex Crimes | 1,604 | 1,588 | 1% |
Shooting Inc. | 234 | 290 | -19.3% |