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 34 incidents per day, down 15.8% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 7,485 burglaries 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 | 36 | 30 | 20 |
| Robberies | 1,369 | 1,412 | -3 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,333 | 2,443 | -4.5 |
| Burglaries | 962 | 1,143 | -15.8 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,825 | 4,150 | -7.8 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,274 | 1,394 | -8.6 |
| Transit Crimes | 138 | 164 | -15.9 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,974 | 8,958 | 0.2 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,854 | 3,496 | 10.2 |
| Rapes | 172 | 187 | -8 |
| Sex Crimes | 457 | 425 | 7.5 |
| Shooting Incidents | 78 | 93 | -16.1 |
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