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 106 incidents per day, down 10.8% from the previous four-week period last year.
The NYPD has grappled with 47,476 misdemeanor assaults 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 | 21 | 24 | -12.5 |
| Robberies | 942 | 1,212 | -22.3 |
| Felony Assaults | 1,847 | 1,997 | -7.5 |
| Burglaries | 911 | 963 | -5.4 |
| Grand Larcenies | 3,016 | 3,727 | -19.1 |
| Grand Larceny Auto Crimes | 820 | 959 | -14.5 |
| Transit Crimes | 141 | 168 | -16.1 |
| Petty Larcenies | 7,966 | 8,358 | -4.7 |
| Misdemeanor Assaults | 2,960 | 3,318 | -10.8 |
| Rapes | 173 | 174 | -0.6 |
| Sex Crimes | 390 | 356 | 9.6 |
| Shooting Incidents | 51 | 52 | -1.9 |
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