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 5 incidents per day, down 18.2% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 751 transit 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 | 28 | 27 | 3.7 |
| Robberies | 1,280 | 1,197 | 6.9 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,247 | 2,082 | 7.9 |
| Burglaries | 920 | 1,083 | -15.1 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,584 | 3,855 | -7 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,073 | 1,230 | -12.8 |
| Transit Crimes | 139 | 170 | -18.2 |
| Petty Larcenies | 7,938 | 8,306 | -4.4 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,698 | 3,487 | 6.1 |
| Rapes | 185 | 194 | -4.6 |
| Sex Crimes | 440 | 432 | 1.9 |
| Shooting Incidents | 65 | 63 | 3.2 |
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