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 34 incidents per day, down 7.7% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 12,393 burglaries 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 | 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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