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 316 incidents per day, up 6.5% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 100,824 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 | Last 4 Weeks | 4 Week Period in Previous Year | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murders | 23 | 30 | -23.3 |
| Robberies | 1,168 | 1,303 | -10.4 |
| Felony Assaults | 1,990 | 2,007 | -0.8 |
| Burglaries | 973 | 1,028 | -5.4 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,456 | 3,853 | -10.3 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,086 | 1,142 | -4.9 |
| Transit Crimes | 189 | 218 | -13.3 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,845 | 8,307 | 6.5 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,563 | 3,382 | 5.4 |
| Rapes | 168 | 192 | -12.5 |
| Sex Crimes | 368 | 322 | 14.3 |
| Shooting Incidents | 60 | 61 | -1.6 |
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