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NYC Crime: 2,317 petty larcenies in week ending Nov. 24

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Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department

Chief of Crime Control Strategies Michael Lipetri | New York City Police Department

New York City police handled 2,317 petty larcenies in the week ending Nov. 24, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 331 incidents per day, up 4.1% from the week before, and 9,041 in the last 28 days.

The NYPD has grappled with 98,818 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 across New York City in Week Ending Nov. 24
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Petty larceny2,3172,2264.1
Misdemeanor assault8978179.8
Grand larceny8928406.2
Felony assault471503-6.4
Grand larceny auto279298-6.4
Robbery265305-13.1
Burglary25922813.6
Other sex crime101103-1.9
Transit crime46437
Rape4145-8.9
Shooting incident16160
Murder113266.7

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