Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department
Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department
This equals 35 incidents per day, down 6% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 3,158 grand larceny auto crimes 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 | Last 4 Weeks | 4 Week Period in Previous Year | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murders | 28 | 34 | -17.6 |
| Robberies | 1,139 | 1,141 | -0.2 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,036 | 1,971 | 3.3 |
| Burglaries | 910 | 1,106 | -17.7 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,542 | 3,740 | -5.3 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 968 | 1,030 | -6 |
| Transit Crimes | 149 | 200 | -25.5 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,191 | 8,018 | 2.2 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,463 | 3,251 | 6.5 |
| Rapes | 196 | 195 | 0.5 |
| Sex Crimes | 406 | 398 | 2 |
| Shooting Incidents | 58 | 79 | -26.6 |
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