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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Increasing sex crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Sept. 21

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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 490 sex crimes in New York City in the last four weeks ending Sept. 21, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 17.5 incidents per day, up 2.3 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 3,988 sex 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 Across New York City in the Week Ending Sept. 21
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Murders261573.3
Robberies1,2531,292-3
Felony Assaults2,3342,2533.6
Burglaries9641,003-3.9
Grand Larcenies3,8283,891-1.6
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes1,2411,260-1.5
Transit Crimes1631583.2
Petty Larcenies8,4968,739-2.8
Misdemeanor Assaults3,8523,7931.6
Rapes21117322
Sex Crimes4904792.3
Shooting Incidents816720.9

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