OVERALL INDEX CRIME IN NEW YORK CITY DECREASES 5.7% IN NOVEMBER

 

November crime reductions driven by decreases in murders, robberies, burglaries, grand larcenies, and stolen vehicles

Subway crime is down 15.8% in November—and down 6.3% year to date

Year to date in 2024, major crime across New York City is reduced 1.9%

Overall index crime in New York City was reduced by 5.7% in November. A majority of major crime categories again saw hefty drops, led by reductions in murder, robbery, burglary, grand larceny, and grand larceny—auto.

The 5.7% citywide index crime decrease in November (9,647 vs. 10,235) contributed to the 1.9% year-to-date reduction in overall crime (114,374 vs. 116,645). In addition, total crime in the nation’s largest subway system saw another substantial reduction in November, of 15.8% (202 vs. 240), and a year-to-date decrease of 6.3% (2,002 vs. 2,137). Discounting the COVID years, the transit network marked both the safest November and the safest year-to-date achievement in 14 years.

“Fear has no place in New York City—it is our mission, not only to keep New Yorkers safe, but to make them feel safe, and to improve their quality of life,” said Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch. “We are all in this together, and while the downward trends in violence and disorder across New York City are highly encouraging as we enter the final month of 2024, we have a lot more work to do to deliver the public safety that New Yorkers deserve. This crime reduction directly reflects the relentless effort and dedication of our hardworking women and men in uniform, and I look forward to further successes across all crime categories.”

Ongoing crime decreases citywide, including in the subways, is attributable to an augmented patrol force, the strategic deployment of resources, and a continued focus on illegal firearms, gang activities, and quality-of-life offenses, including fare evasion enforcement. Residents of New York City’s public housing complexes also saw a drop in crime in November, compared to the same month last year, with a 6.5% decrease (435 vs. 465). Year to date, housing crime dropped another 4.7% (5,445 vs. 5,713).

Across New York City, shootings decreased by 61 incidents year to date (841 vs. 902), a 6.8% reduction. That decline equates to 37 fewer shooting victims in New York City year to date (1,023 vs. 1,060), a 3.5% decrease. This November marked the sixth-lowest November for shooting incidents—and the fourth-lowest year-to-date figure—in the CompStat era. A total of 5,839 firearms were taken off the streets so far this year through Nov. 30, adding to the nearly 19,450 illegal guns seized since the start of the administration three years ago.

The month of November experienced total citywide declines in five major crime categories: Grand larceny significantly dropped by 9.9% (3,775 vs. 4,192); robbery declined by 7.4% (1,296 vs. 1,400); murder decreased by 6.7% (28 vs. 30); burglary dropped by 6.1% (1,037 vs. 1,104); and grand larceny—auto declined by 4% (1,171 vs. 1,220). The category of felony assault increased by five incidents in November, while reports of rape increased by 46, nearly half of which occurred in years prior to 2024.

Potential bias incidents investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force decreased by 53% in November 2024 compared to November 2023 (40 vs. 86). Anti-Jewish offenses, which historically comprise the largest category, dropped by 63 percent in November (21 vs. 57).