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 41 incidents per day, up 1.5% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 15,802 grand larceny auto crimes in 2023.
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 | 14 | 32 | -56.3 |
| Robberies | 1,435 | 1,187 | 20.9 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,025 | 1,896 | 6.8 |
| Burglaries | 975 | 1,166 | -16.4 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,783 | 3,717 | 1.8 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,160 | 1,143 | 1.5 |
| Transit Crimes | 169 | 186 | -9.1 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,161 | 8,121 | 0.5 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,396 | 2,833 | 19.9 |
| Rapes | 165 | 164 | 0.6 |
| Sex Crimes | 372 | 314 | 18.5 |
| Shooting Incidents | 64 | 73 | -12.3 |
| Hate Crimes | 38 | 18 | 111.1 |
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