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How many rapes did the NYPD deal with in week ending Dec. 1?

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Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey | New York City Police Department

New York City police handled 30 rapes in the week ending Dec. 1, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals four incidents per day, down 26.8% from the week before, and 168 in the last 28 days.

The NYPD has grappled with 2,337 rapes 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 Dec. 1
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Petty larceny1,9872,317-14.2
Misdemeanor assault9068971
Grand larceny765892-14.2
Felony assault470471-0.2
Robbery2692651.5
Grand larceny auto235279-15.8
Burglary229259-11.6
Other sex crime75101-25.7
Transit crime4046-13
Rape3041-26.8
Shooting incident1116-31.3
Murder111-90.9

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