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 33 incidents per day, down 13.5% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 4,091 burglaries so far in 2024.
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 | Last 4 Weeks | 4 Week Period in Previous Year | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murders | 20 | 32 | -37.5 |
| Robberies | 1,239 | 1,160 | 6.8 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,111 | 2,175 | -2.9 |
| Burglaries | 932 | 1,077 | -13.5 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,475 | 3,855 | -9.9 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,068 | 1,201 | -11.1 |
| Transit Crimes | 122 | 162 | -24.7 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,029 | 8,175 | -1.8 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,422 | 3,341 | 2.4 |
| Rapes | 187 | 182 | 2.7 |
| Sex Crimes | 443 | 398 | 11.3 |
| Shooting Incidents | 52 | 68 | -23.5 |
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