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 3 incidents per day, up 6% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 833 shooting incidents 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 | 33 | 24 | 37.5 |
| Robberies | 1,252 | 1,339 | -6.5 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,060 | 2,073 | -0.6 |
| Burglaries | 1,007 | 1,021 | -1.4 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,640 | 3,871 | -6 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,118 | 1,151 | -2.9 |
| Transit Crimes | 198 | 228 | -13.2 |
| Petty Larcenies | 9,041 | 8,109 | 11.5 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,683 | 3,563 | 3.4 |
| Rapes | 195 | 177 | 10.2 |
| Sex Crimes | 411 | 364 | 12.9 |
| Shooting Incidents | 71 | 67 | 6 |
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