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 36 incidents per day, down 6% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 3,419 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 | 29 | 31 | -6.5 |
| Robberies | 1,163 | 1,131 | 2.8 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,063 | 2,005 | 2.9 |
| Burglaries | 904 | 1,071 | -15.6 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,519 | 3,760 | -6.4 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 999 | 1,063 | -6 |
| Transit Crimes | 140 | 190 | -26.3 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,148 | 7,892 | 3.2 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,359 | 3,324 | 1.1 |
| Rapes | 205 | 208 | -1.4 |
| Sex Crimes | 405 | 397 | 2 |
| Shooting Incidents | 57 | 75 | -24 |
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