Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department
Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department
This equals seven incidents per day, unchanged from the week before, and 184 in the last 28 days.
The NYPD has grappled with 437 rapes so far in 2024.
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 Week Ending March 10
| Crime | Current Period | Previous Period | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petty larceny | 1,974 | 2,034 | -2.9 |
| Grand larceny | 890 | 830 | 7.2 |
| Misdemeanor assault | 862 | 839 | 2.7 |
| Felony assault | 445 | 488 | -8.8 |
| Robbery | 271 | 306 | -11.4 |
| Burglary | 238 | 252 | -5.6 |
| Grand larceny auto | 235 | 184 | 27.7 |
| Other sex crime | 104 | 100 | 4 |
| Transit crime | 49 | 35 | 40 |
| Rape | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Shooting incident | 10 | 14 | -28.6 |
| Murder | 2 | 5 | -60 |
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