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Thursday, November 21, 2024

NYC felony assaults up in 4 weeks ending July 20

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

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

There were 2,473 felony assaults in New York City in the last four weeks ending July 20, 2024 compared to 2,470 in the same period the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 88 incidents per day, up 0.1% from the previous four-week period last year.

The NYPD has grappled with 16,214 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 Across New York City in Last Four Weeks
CrimeLast 4 Weeks4 Week Period in Previous Year% Change
Murders3638-5.3
Robberies1,3101,377-4.9
Felony Assaults2,4732,4700.1
Burglaries8721,040-16.2
Grand Larcenies3,7973,987-4.8
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes1,2581,363-7.7
Transit Crimes132182-27.5
Petty Larcenies8,3058,786-5.5
Misdemeanor Assaults4,0583,58613.2
Rapes1951921.6
Sex Crimes4494333.7
Shooting Incidents9497-3.1

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