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 37.1 incidents per day, down 7.2 percent from the previous four-week period.
The NYPD has grappled with 16,465 robberies 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 | Current Period | Previous Period | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murders | 22 | 21 | 4.8 |
| Robberies | 1,039 | 1,120 | -7.2 |
| Felony Assaults | 1,957 | 1,974 | -0.9 |
| Burglaries | 956 | 931 | 2.7 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,175 | 3,410 | -6.9 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 799 | 1,003 | -20.3 |
| Transit Crimes | 162 | 183 | -11.5 |
| Petty Larcenies | 8,422 | 8,836 | -4.7 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 3,239 | 3,490 | -7.2 |
| Rapes | 155 | 161 | -3.7 |
| Sex Crimes | 324 | 358 | -9.5 |
| Shooting Incidents | 54 | 60 | -10 |
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