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 140 incidents per day, up 8.5% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 17,987 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 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Robberies | 1,259 | 1,223 | 2.9 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,346 | 2,176 | 7.8 |
| Burglaries | 941 | 1,038 | -9.3 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,658 | 3,853 | -5.1 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,096 | 1,232 | -11 |
| Transit Crimes | 166 | 174 | -4.6 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,077 | 8,496 | -4.9 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,930 | 3,621 | 8.5 |
| Rapes | 186 | 207 | -10.1 |
| Sex Crimes | 464 | 459 | 1.1 |
| Shooting Incidents | 83 | 73 | 13.7 |
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