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 6 incidents per day, down 0.6% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 1,403 transit 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 | 15 | 29 | -48.3 |
| Robberies | 1,292 | 1,419 | -8.9 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,253 | 2,246 | 0.3 |
| Burglaries | 1,003 | 1,056 | -5 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,891 | 4,146 | -6.2 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,260 | 1,355 | -7 |
| Transit Crimes | 158 | 159 | -0.6 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,739 | 9,065 | -3.6 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,793 | 3,462 | 9.6 |
| Rapes | 173 | 175 | -1.1 |
| Sex Crimes | 479 | 397 | 20.7 |
| Shooting Incidents | 67 | 76 | -11.8 |
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