8,077 petty larceny incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending May 25

Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

By NYC Gazette

Jun 12, 2024

There were 8,077 petty larcenies in New York City in the last four weeks ending May 25, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 288.5 incidents per day, up 0.8 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 42,542 petty larcenies 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 the Week Ending May 25

Crime	Current Period	Previous Period	% Change
Murders	31	23	34.8
Robberies	1,259	1,259	-
Felony Assaults	2,346	2,221	5.6
Burglaries	941	930	1.2
Grand Larcenies	3,658	3,540	3.3
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes	1,096	1,066	2.8
Transit Crimes	166	133	24.8
Petty Larcenies	8,077	8,013	0.8
Misdemeanor Assaults	3,930	3,574	10
Rapes	186	175	6.3
Sex Crimes	464	454	2.2
Shooting Incidents	83	60	38.3