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 128 incidents per day, up 7.4% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 15,003 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 | 23 | 30 | -23.3 |
| Robberies | 1,259 | 1,190 | 5.8 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,221 | 2,142 | 3.7 |
| Burglaries | 930 | 1,070 | -13.1 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,540 | 3,905 | -9.3 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,066 | 1,237 | -13.8 |
| Transit Crimes | 133 | 169 | -21.3 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,013 | 8,302 | -3.5 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,574 | 3,327 | 7.4 |
| Rapes | 175 | 174 | 0.6 |
| Sex Crimes | 454 | 398 | 14.1 |
| Shooting Incidents | 60 | 67 | -10.4 |
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