Year-to-Date Index Crime Remains Down Citywide in 2019

  Year-to-date as of November 31, index crime remains down in 2019 with an overall -1.3% decrease from 2018 (87,014 vs 88,203). Additionally, for November 2019 compared to November 2018, shooting incidents, burglaries, grand larcenies, and overall crime in the transit system and housing are all down. While shooting incidents are still up year-to-date, and the NYPD continues to be focused on addressing the uptick, they are down for the month of November 2019.

As we prepare to bring 2019 to a close, the men and women of the NYPD, through precision policing, continue to focus on upticks in crime to ensure that residents in every area code can experience the same level of safety. Additionally, through Neighborhood Policing, our officers are fostering relationships with the communities they serve. These relationships have proven critical in helping us solve problems and during criminal investigations.

"As cops, we are unwavering in our commitment to keep people safe. In a time where we see overall historic crime lows, our officers are zeroing in on the small number of people causing crime to ensure this security is felt citywide," said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea. "We have a lot more work ahead to address persistent crime conditions and the men and women of the police department will continue to rise to the challenge while working closely with those we are sworn to serve."

Key highlights from this month's crime statistics:

• Year-to-date, as of November 31, 2019, index crime remains down citywide, with overall crime down -1.3% (87,014 vs. 88,203).
• For the month of November 2019, there was a -0.1% decrease in index crime in comparison to November 2018.
• Year-to-date, as of November 2019, rape, burglary, grand larceny, grand larceny auto, and overall transit crime are down.
• There were 50 shooting incidents in November 2019, compared to 55 in November 2018, resulting in a -9.1% decrease.
• For the month of November, rape decreased by -19.6% (115 vs. 143). Year-to-date, rape is down -1.1%. Rape continues to be underreported. If you have been a victim of sexual assault, please come forward. The NYPD's Special Victims Division's 24-hour hotline is 212-267-RAPE(7273).

EDITOR'S NOTE:

We hate to point out new Police Commissioner Shea's first mistake on his first Comp Stat report, but November only has 30 days not 31 as indicated.