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Decreasing sex crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Nov. 23

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Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban | New York City Police Department

Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban | New York City Police Department

There were 411 sex crimes in New York City in the last four weeks ending Nov. 23, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 14.7 incidents per day, down 10.5 percent from the previous four-week period.

The NYPD has grappled with 4,927 sex crimes 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 the Week Ending Nov. 23
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Murders332532
Robberies1,2521,321-5.2
Felony Assaults2,0602,147-4.1
Burglaries1,0079515.9
Grand Larcenies3,6403,727-2.3
Grand Larceny Auto Crimes1,1181,124-0.5
Transit Crimes19816222.2
Petty Larcenies9,0418,7573.2
Misdemeanor Assaults3,6833,958-6.9
Rapes1951827.1
Sex Crimes411459-10.5
Shooting Incidents7173-2.7

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