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Robberies up across New York City in 2024 by Jan. 20 compared to the same period in 2023

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Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department

Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department

There were 960 robberies in New York City by Jan. 20, 2024, compared to 913 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 46 incidents per day up to Jan. 20, up 5.1% 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 Across New York City in year by week ending Jan. 20
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder1627-40.7%
Robbery9609135.1%
Fel. Assault1,3931,472-5.4%
Burglary703910-22.7%
Gr. Larceny2,6162,765-5.4%
G.L.A.802818-2%
Transit1439944.4%
Petit Larceny5,7255,951-3.8%
Misd. Assault2,2402,2021.7%
UCR Rape*120149-19.5%
"Other" Sex Crimes251283-11.3%
Shooting Inc.4756-16.1%
Hate Crimes2125-16%

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