First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella | New York City Police Department
First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella | New York City Police Department
This equals 70 incidents per day, up 1% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 28,200 felony assaults 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 Last Four Weeks
| Crime | Last 4 Weeks | 4 Week Period in Previous Year | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murders | 23 | 35 | -34.3 |
| Robberies | 1,059 | 1,315 | -19.5 |
| Felony Assaults | 1,959 | 1,939 | 1 |
| Burglaries | 944 | 1,023 | -7.7 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,364 | 3,931 | -14.4 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 912 | 1,080 | -15.6 |
| Transit Crimes | 172 | 186 | -7.5 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,798 | 8,331 | 5.6 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,449 | 3,322 | 3.8 |
| Rapes | 163 | 200 | -18.5 |
| Sex Crimes | 326 | 342 | -4.7 |
| Shooting Incidents | 57 | 73 | -21.9 |
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