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NYC Crime: 33 transit crimes in week ending Feb. 23

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Chief of Staff Raul Pintos | New York City Police Department

Chief of Staff Raul Pintos | New York City Police Department

New York City police handled 33 transit crimes in the week ending Feb. 23, according to New York Police Department (NYPD) crime statistics.

This equals five incidents per day, down 17.5% from the week before, and 141 in the last 28 days.

The NYPD has grappled with 2,194 transit crimes 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 Feb. 23
CrimeCurrent PeriodPrevious Period% Change
Petty larceny1,9971,9512.4
Grand larceny76668112.5
Misdemeanor assault689831-17.1
Felony assault430473-9.1
Burglary2322215
Robbery225257-12.5
Grand larceny auto204205-0.5
Other sex crime92108-14.8
Rape423810.5
Transit crime3340-17.5
Shooting incident131030
Murder58-37.5

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