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Decrease in burglaries seen across New York City by Feb. 17, 2024 compared to same time last year

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Chief of Staff Raul Pintos | New York City Police Department

Chief of Staff Raul Pintos | New York City Police Department

There were 1,686 burglaries in New York City by Feb. 17, 2024, compared to 2,023 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 34 incidents per day up to Feb. 17, down 16.7% 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 Feb. 17
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder4255-23.6%
Robbery2,1822,0824.8%
Fel. Assault3,3723,3470.7%
Burglary1,6862,023-16.7%
Gr. Larceny6,3146,378-1%
G.L.A.1,8031,941-7.1%
Transit31726818.3%
Petit Larceny14,07614,124-0.3%
Misd. Assault5,6095,2476.9%
UCR Rape*296340-12.9%
"Other" Sex Crimes621626-0.8%
Shooting Inc.99122-18.9%
Hate Crimes5557-3.5%

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