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 7.4% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 1,540 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 | 26 | 32 | -18.8 |
| Robberies | 1,253 | 1,414 | -11.4 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,334 | 2,298 | 1.6 |
| Burglaries | 964 | 1,059 | -9 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,828 | 4,128 | -7.3 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,241 | 1,330 | -6.7 |
| Transit Crimes | 163 | 176 | -7.4 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,496 | 8,654 | -1.8 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,852 | 3,544 | 8.7 |
| Rapes | 211 | 189 | 11.6 |
| Sex Crimes | 490 | 408 | 20.1 |
| Shooting Incidents | 81 | 71 | 14.1 |
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