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 34 incidents per day, down 11.2% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 4,818 burglaries 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 | 25 | 31 | -19.4 |
| Robberies | 1,254 | 1,208 | 3.8 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,236 | 2,095 | 6.7 |
| Burglaries | 957 | 1,078 | -11.2 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,649 | 3,864 | -5.6 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,055 | 1,228 | -14.1 |
| Transit Crimes | 151 | 173 | -12.7 |
| Petty Larcenies | 7,973 | 8,367 | -4.7 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,664 | 3,573 | 2.5 |
| Rapes | 189 | 211 | -10.4 |
| Sex Crimes | 451 | 447 | 0.9 |
| Shooting Incidents | 73 | 70 | 4.3 |
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