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Increase in robberies seen across New York City by Nov. 23, 2024 compared to same time last year

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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

There were 15,144 robberies in New York City by Nov. 23, 2024, compared to 15,080 by the same time the year before, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 46 incidents per day up to Nov. 23, up 0.4% over the same period one year earlier.

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 year by week ending Nov. 23
CrimeCurrent YearPrevious Year% Change
Murder346356-2.8%
Robbery15,14415,0800.4%
Fel. Assault26,67125,3585.2%
Burglary11,67712,459-6.3%
Gr. Larceny44,06445,672-3.5%
G.L.A.13,08914,324-8.6%
Transit1,9632,092-6.2%
Petit Larceny98,81898,950-0.1%
Misd. Assault43,35039,7069.2%
UCR Rape*2,3042,1895.3%
"Other" Sex Crimes4,9274,6506%
Shooting Inc.833889-6.3%

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