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 5 incidents per day, down 26.1% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 1,655 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 | 23 | 25 | -8 |
| Robberies | 1,287 | 1,327 | -3 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,200 | 2,163 | 1.7 |
| Burglaries | 1,009 | 973 | 3.7 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,748 | 3,828 | -2.1 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,225 | 1,326 | -7.6 |
| Transit Crimes | 139 | 188 | -26.1 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,883 | 8,263 | 7.5 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,930 | 3,326 | 18.2 |
| Rapes | 193 | 191 | 1 |
| Sex Crimes | 495 | 388 | 27.6 |
| Shooting Incidents | 71 | 71 | 0 |
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