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 137 incidents per day, up 14.5% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 38,637 misdemeanor assaults 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 | 16 | 26 | -38.5 |
| Robberies | 1,259 | 1,331 | -5.4 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,113 | 2,120 | -0.3 |
| Burglaries | 984 | 999 | -1.5 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,656 | 3,844 | -4.9 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,178 | 1,289 | -8.6 |
| Transit Crimes | 130 | 198 | -34.3 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,836 | 8,333 | 6 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,829 | 3,345 | 14.5 |
| Rapes | 185 | 178 | 3.9 |
| Sex Crimes | 452 | 373 | 21.2 |
| Shooting Incidents | 65 | 68 | -4.4 |
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