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 90 incidents per day, up 9.4% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 12,950 felony 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 | 27 | 28 | -3.6 |
| Robberies | 1,328 | 1,268 | 4.7 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,529 | 2,312 | 9.4 |
| Burglaries | 968 | 960 | 0.8 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,693 | 4,002 | -7.7 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,117 | 1,225 | -8.8 |
| Transit Crimes | 161 | 172 | -6.4 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,271 | 8,953 | -7.6 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 4,203 | 3,625 | 15.9 |
| Rapes | 217 | 206 | 5.3 |
| Sex Crimes | 462 | 437 | 5.7 |
| Shooting Incidents | 98 | 74 | 32.4 |
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