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 301 incidents per day, up 0.5% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 109,217 petty 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 | 22 | 20 | 10 |
| Robberies | 1,039 | 1,423 | -27 |
| Felony Assaults | 1,957 | 1,988 | -1.6 |
| Burglaries | 956 | 1,020 | -6.3 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,175 | 3,950 | -19.6 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 799 | 1,140 | -29.9 |
| Transit Crimes | 162 | 173 | -6.4 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,422 | 8,381 | 0.5 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,239 | 3,311 | -2.2 |
| Rapes | 155 | 192 | -19.3 |
| Sex Crimes | 324 | 348 | -6.9 |
| Shooting Incidents | 54 | 70 | -22.9 |
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