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 77 incidents per day up to June 15, up 5.7% over the same period one year earlier.
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 | Current Year | Previous Year | % Change |
---|---|---|---|
Murder | 157 | 184 | -14.7% |
Robbery | 7,505 | 7,120 | 5.4% |
Fel. Assault | 12,950 | 12,252 | 5.7% |
Burglary | 5,819 | 6,448 | -9.8% |
Gr. Larceny | 21,691 | 22,570 | -3.9% |
G.L.A. | 6,132 | 6,854 | -10.5% |
Transit | 959 | 1,015 | -5.5% |
Petit Larceny | 48,618 | 49,338 | -1.5% |
Misd. Assault | 21,103 | 19,543 | 8% |
UCR Rape* | 1,154 | 1,145 | 0.8% |
"Other" Sex Crimes | 2,407 | 2,371 | 1.5% |
Shooting Inc. | 392 | 423 | -7.3% |