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 313 incidents per day, up 5% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 91,967 petty larcenies 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 | 25 | 19 | 31.6 |
| Robberies | 1,321 | 1,403 | -5.8 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,147 | 2,119 | 1.3 |
| Burglaries | 951 | 1,043 | -8.8 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,727 | 4,026 | -7.4 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,124 | 1,185 | -5.1 |
| Transit Crimes | 162 | 223 | -27.4 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,757 | 8,339 | 5 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,958 | 3,536 | 11.9 |
| Rapes | 182 | 170 | 7.1 |
| Sex Crimes | 459 | 392 | 17.1 |
| Shooting Incidents | 73 | 63 | 15.9 |
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