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 135 incidents per day, down 7.8% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 42,236 grand 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 | 29 | 20 | 45 |
| Robberies | 1,316 | 1,404 | -6.3 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,156 | 2,119 | 1.7 |
| Burglaries | 935 | 1,055 | -11.4 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,772 | 4,090 | -7.8 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,099 | 1,183 | -7.1 |
| Transit Crimes | 182 | 226 | -19.5 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,820 | 8,520 | 3.5 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,914 | 3,521 | 11.2 |
| Rapes | 191 | 189 | 1.1 |
| Sex Crimes | 423 | 393 | 7.6 |
| Shooting Incidents | 78 | 62 | 25.8 |
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