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Increase in rapes seen across New York City by Sept. 14, 2024 compared to same time last year

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First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella | New York City Police Department

First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella | New York City Police Department

There were 1,793 rapes in New York City by Sept. 14, 2024, compared to 1,722 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 7 incidents per day up to Sept. 14, up 4.1% over the same period one year earlier.

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 Across New York City in year by week ending Sept. 14
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder263297-11.4%
Robbery11,84311,7081.2%
Fel. Assault21,04420,0814.8%
Burglary9,0719,924-8.6%
Gr. Larceny34,33935,941-4.5%
G.L.A.10,17911,247-9.5%
Transit1,4871,572-5.4%
Petit Larceny76,61378,252-2.1%
Misd. Assault33,83231,0519%
UCR Rape*1,7931,7224.1%
"Other" Sex Crimes3,8683,7124.2%
Shooting Inc.652720-9.4%

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