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 45 incidents per day, down 7.8% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 8,001 grand larceny auto crimes 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 | 39 | 34 | 14.7 |
| Robberies | 1,339 | 1,397 | -4.2 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,389 | 2,450 | -2.5 |
| Burglaries | 938 | 1,063 | -11.8 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,831 | 3,965 | -3.4 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,255 | 1,361 | -7.8 |
| Transit Crimes | 138 | 161 | -14.3 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,434 | 8,853 | -4.7 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,927 | 3,543 | 10.8 |
| Rapes | 183 | 188 | -2.7 |
| Sex Crimes | 436 | 436 | 0 |
| Shooting Incidents | 82 | 97 | -15.5 |
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