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 288 incidents per day, down 1.2% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 109,217 petty larcenies 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 | 24 | 14 | 71.4 |
| Robberies | 1,027 | 1,443 | -28.8 |
| Felony Assaults | 2,031 | 2,064 | -1.6 |
| Burglaries | 976 | 1,003 | -2.7 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,064 | 3,920 | -21.8 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 847 | 1,165 | -27.3 |
| Transit Crimes | 156 | 182 | -14.3 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,069 | 8,163 | -1.2 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,282 | 3,380 | -2.9 |
| Rapes | 157 | 182 | -13.7 |
| Sex Crimes | 339 | 360 | -5.8 |
| Shooting Incidents | 57 | 60 | -5 |
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