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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Increase in robberies seen across New York City by Oct. 26, 2024 compared to same time last year

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Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

There were 13,865 robberies in New York City by Oct. 26, 2024, compared to 13,741 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 46 incidents per day up to Oct. 26, up 0.9% over the same period one year earlier.

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 year by week ending Oct. 26
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder304332-8.4%
Robbery13,86513,7410.9%
Fel. Assault24,49823,2855.2%
Burglary10,61611,438-7.2%
Gr. Larceny40,20641,801-3.8%
G.L.A.11,97413,173-9.1%
Transit1,7501,864-6.1%
Petit Larceny89,78090,842-1.2%
Misd. Assault39,70236,1439.8%
UCR Rape*2,0992,0124.3%
"Other" Sex Crimes4,5414,2875.9%
Shooting Inc.762822-7.3%