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New York City sees fall in "other" sex crimes by Jan. 20, 2024 compared to same time period one year earlier

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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 251 crimes categorized as "other" sex crimes in New York City by Jan. 20, 2024, compared to 283 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 12 incidents per day up to Jan. 20, down 11.3% over the same period one year earlier.

Crimes categorized as "other" sex crimes include any sex crime that does not fall under the definition of rape. This encompasses a range of offenses such as sexual assault, indecent exposure, and sexual harassment. Understanding and categorizing these separately from rape is crucial for legal precision and appropriate response.

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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