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 82 incidents per day, down 3.1% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 18,051 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 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Robberies | 1,349 | 1,447 | -6.8 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,307 | 2,382 | -3.1 |
| Burglaries | 938 | 1,133 | -17.2 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,842 | 4,189 | -8.3 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,282 | 1,402 | -8.6 |
| Transit Crimes | 149 | 151 | -1.3 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,899 | 9,023 | -1.4 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,777 | 3,513 | 7.5 |
| Rapes | 181 | 174 | 4 |
| Sex Crimes | 470 | 412 | 14.1 |
| Shooting Incidents | 72 | 87 | -17.2 |
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