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Monday, December 23, 2024

2,221 felony assaults incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending May 4, rise from same time last year

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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 2,221 felony assaults in New York City in the last four weeks ending May 4, 2024 compared to 2,142 in the same period the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 79 incidents per day, up 3.7% from the previous four-week period last year.

The NYPD has grappled with 9,189 felony 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 Across New York City in Last Four Weeks
CrimeLast 4 Weeks4 Week Period in Previous Year% Change
Murders2330-23.3
Robberies1,2591,1905.8
Felony Assaults2,2212,1423.7
Burglaries9301,070-13.1
Grand Larcenies3,5403,905-9.3
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes1,0661,237-13.8
Transit Crimes133169-21.3
Petty Larcenies8,0138,302-3.5
Misdemeanor Assaults3,5743,3277.4
Rapes1751740.6
Sex Crimes45439814.1
Shooting Incidents6067-10.4

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