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Increase in grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City by Dec. 9, 2023 compared to same time last year

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Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

There were 14,910 grand larceny auto crimes in New York City by Dec. 9, 2023, compared to 12,863 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 43 incidents per day up to Dec. 9, up 15.9% 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 Across New York City in year by week ending Dec. 9
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder373413-9.7%
Robbery15,81116,581-4.6%
Fel. Assault26,30024,8385.9%
Burglary12,95214,988-13.6%
Gr. Larceny47,58849,009-2.9%
G.L.A.14,91012,86315.9%
Transit2,1572,200-2%
Petit Larceny103,954109,269-4.9%
Misd. Assault41,56939,0046.6%
UCR Rape*2,2992,478-7.2%
"Other" Sex Crimes4,8544,901-1%
Shooting Inc.9271,236-25%
Hate Crimes588596-1.3%

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