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 139.5 incidents per day, down 2 percent from the previous four-week period.
The NYPD has grappled with 39,702 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 | Current Period | Previous Period | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murders | 22 | 28 | -21.4 |
| Robberies | 1,318 | 1,282 | 2.8 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,138 | 2,270 | -5.8 |
| Burglaries | 946 | 1,003 | -5.7 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,710 | 3,802 | -2.4 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,157 | 1,260 | -8.2 |
| Transit Crimes | 138 | 158 | -12.7 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,671 | 8,827 | -1.8 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,905 | 3,984 | -2 |
| Rapes | 182 | 223 | -18.4 |
| Sex Crimes | 471 | 478 | -1.5 |
| Shooting Incidents | 73 | 82 | -11 |
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