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 3 incidents per day, up 9.3% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 711 shooting incidents 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 | 28 | 33 | -15.2 |
| Robberies | 1,282 | 1,334 | -3.9 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,270 | 2,265 | 0.2 |
| Burglaries | 1,003 | 1,014 | -1.1 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,802 | 3,984 | -4.6 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,260 | 1,368 | -7.9 |
| Transit Crimes | 158 | 174 | -9.2 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,827 | 8,488 | 4 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,984 | 3,413 | 16.7 |
| Rapes | 223 | 197 | 13.2 |
| Sex Crimes | 478 | 419 | 14.1 |
| Shooting Incidents | 82 | 75 | 9.3 |
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