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 122 incidents per day, down 11.4% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 45,827 grand 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 | 21 | 40 | -47.5 |
| Robberies | 1,120 | 1,310 | -14.5 |
| Felony Assaults | 1,974 | 1,965 | 0.5 |
| Burglaries | 931 | 1,031 | -9.7 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,410 | 3,848 | -11.4 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 1,003 | 1,100 | -8.8 |
| Transit Crimes | 183 | 198 | -7.6 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,836 | 8,331 | 6.1 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,490 | 3,399 | 2.7 |
| Rapes | 161 | 188 | -14.4 |
| Sex Crimes | 358 | 313 | 14.4 |
| Shooting Incidents | 60 | 70 | -14.3 |
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