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Monday, January 6, 2025

Six murders across New York City in week ending Dec. 22

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

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

New York City police handled six murders in the week ending Dec. 22, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals 0.9 incidents per day, up 50% from the week before, and 19 in the last 28 days.

The NYPD has grappled with 370 murders 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. 22
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Petty larceny2,1802,200-0.9
Grand larceny8538036.2
Misdemeanor assault7957920.4
Felony assault485486-0.2
Burglary28924717
Robbery2602417.9
Grand larceny auto192210-8.6
Other sex crime1137550.7
Transit crime483633.3
Rape4148-14.6
Shooting incident13128.3
Murder6450

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