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 114 incidents per day, down 3.9% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 12,308 misdemeanor assaults 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 | 19 | 39 | -51.3 |
| Robberies | 1,177 | 1,183 | -0.5 |
| Felony Assaults | 1,990 | 2,123 | -6.3 |
| Burglaries | 898 | 1,050 | -14.5 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,459 | 3,827 | -9.6 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 988 | 1,114 | -11.3 |
| Transit Crimes | 141 | 186 | -24.2 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,097 | 7,974 | 1.5 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,189 | 3,320 | -3.9 |
| Rapes | 196 | 194 | 1 |
| Sex Crimes | 420 | 394 | 6.6 |
| Shooting Incidents | 57 | 81 | -29.6 |
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