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Increasing murders seen across New York City in last four weeks ending April 6

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First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella | New York City Police Department

First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella | New York City Police Department

There were 29 murders in New York City in the last four weeks ending April 6, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 1 incident per day, up 52.6 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 88 murders 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 the Week Ending April 6
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Murders291952.6
Robberies1,1631,1570.5
Felony Assaults2,0631,9416.3
Burglaries904986-8.3
Grand Larcenies3,5193,4960.7
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes99990310.6
Transit Crimes140148-5.4
Petty Larcenies8,1488,169-0.3
Misdemeanor Assaults3,3593,539-5.1
Rapes2051917.3
Sex Crimes4053845.5
Shooting Incidents57529.6

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