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 44 incidents per day, down 13.7% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 11,843 robberies 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 | 25 | 38 | -34.2 |
| Robberies | 1,232 | 1,428 | -13.7 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,266 | 2,311 | -1.9 |
| Burglaries | 994 | 1,055 | -5.8 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,830 | 4,148 | -7.7 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,248 | 1,336 | -6.6 |
| Transit Crimes | 157 | 167 | -6 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,605 | 8,853 | -2.8 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,769 | 3,470 | 8.6 |
| Rapes | 190 | 171 | 11.1 |
| Sex Crimes | 459 | 415 | 10.6 |
| Shooting Incidents | 79 | 78 | 1.3 |
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