NYPD Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for January 2023

 

Arrests for Overall Index Crimes at a 24-Year High

For the month of January 2023, the number of overall shooting incidents and murders in New York City have both declined when compared to January 2022, a result of the NYPD’s enhanced public safety investment across each borough, in every neighborhood. Reflecting crime-prevention traction taking hold citywide, major crimes in the subway system have dropped precipitously, and arrests for overall index crimes stand at a 24-year high for any January in the modern CompStat era. Overall index crime for January 2023 compared to January 2022 was up 4.1% (10,067 v. 9,672), led by a 14.9% increase in felony assault (2,056 v. 1,790).

Citywide shooting incidents decreased in January by 26.3% (73 v. 99) – further extending the double-digit declines of 2022 – driven by steep reductions in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Similarly, the number of gun violence victims across the city decreased by 21.8% (86 v. 110) compared to the same period last year, while murders decreased by 3.2% (30 v. 31). Notably, the number of arrests for index crimes in New York City in January is up 29.6% (4,420 v. 3,410) when compared to the January prior, a month-to-month benchmark unsurpassed since 1999 – nearly a quarter-century.

In Transit, the NYPD’s subway safety strategy has augmented police coverage on trains and platforms while adding visible uniformed resources at or near the system’s many points of entry across the five boroughs. This plan has resulted in a 29.3% decrease in major crimes (145 v. 205) in Transit for January 2023, compared to January 2022, led by a 44.3% reduction in grand larceny (54 v. 97) and a 20.7% reduction in robbery (46 v. 58). The subway system’s downward crime trend has been steady since additional deployment began last fall.

“As we step forward through 2023 and beyond, the women and men of the New York City Police Department are continuing to effectively and efficiently suppress violence, address the drivers of crime, and safeguard our streets and our subways,” said Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell. “More work, however, is required when it comes to certain categories of crime, and we are determined in our efforts to reverse these trends. Everyone who lives, works, and visits our great city deserves to be safe, and the members of the NYPD will tolerate nothing less. Our Strategic Plan, announced last month, is focused on innovation, flexibility, and exceeding expectations – and our mission remains concentrated on the safety and security of all the people we serve.”

*All crime statistics are preliminary and subject to further analysis, revision, or change.**

Index Crime Statistics: January 2023 NYC

	January 2023	January 2022	+/-	%
Murder	30	31	-1	-3.2%
Rape	130	132	-2	-1.5%
Robbery	1332	1265	67	5.3%
Fel. Assault	2056	1790	266	14.9%
Burglary	1298	1211	87	7.2%
Grand Larceny	3998	4079	-81	-2.0%
Grand Larceny Auto	1223	1164	59	5.1%
TOTAL	10067	9672	395	4.1%

Bronx County 

Through 1/29/2023 

Year to Date* 

2023 2022 % Chg 

Murder 6 7 -14.3 

Rape 30 38 -21.1 

Robbery 371 341 8.8 

Fel. Assault 519 466 11.4 

Burglary 226 215 5.1 

Gr. Larceny 540 588 -8.2 

G.L.A. 425 376 13.0 

TOTAL  2,117 2,031 4.23

Additional Statistics For January 2023

	January 2023	January 2022	+/-	%%
Transit	145	205	-60	-29.3%
Housing	484	435	49	11.3%
Citywide Shooting  Incidents	73	99	-26	-26.3%

Bronx County 

Through 1/29/2023 

 Year to Date* 

2023 2022 % Chg 

Transit 13 29 -55.2 

Housing 127 105 21.0 

Shooting Inc. 18 35 -48.6 

Shooting Vic. 23 36 -36.1   

Hate Crimes Statistics Summary for January 2023 Citywide only.

(Representing January 1st – January 31st years indicated)

Motivation	2023	2022	Diff	% Change
Asian	2	1	1	100%
Black	5	5	0	0%
Disability	0	0	0	0%
Ethnic	3	3	0	0%
Gender	0	1	-1	-100%
Hispanic	0	2	-2	-100%
Jewish	18	17	1	6%
Muslim	0	0	0	0%
Religion	2	1	1	100%
Sexual Orientation	2	5	-3	-60%
White	3	0	3	***
TOTAL	35	35	0	0%

Note: Statistics above are subject to change upon investigation, as active possible bias cases may be reclassified to non-bias cases and removed from counted data.`

TRANSCRIPT: MAYOR ERIC ADAMS BRIEFS MEDIA ON SHOOTING OF OFF-DUTY NYPD OFFICER

 

Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell: Thank you for being here. We are at a hospital once again awaiting news. This time, for an off-duty NYPD officer who was shot and is in critical condition. The officer is a five-year veteran of the NYPD assigned to patrol. This appears to be an attempted robbery during an attempt to purchase a vehicle. Please keep this young officer in your prayers. He is currently fighting for his life. I would like to thank Dr. Ruben Toribio, the emergency medical staff here at One Brooklyn Brookdale Hospital for treating our officer. I'll now turn it over to Mayor Eric Adams. 

Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you, commissioner, and I also want to thank the district attorney who's here with us, and I want to thank the men and women of the New York City Police Department for doing what they do every day. And it's no different today. An officer conducting a simple errand and a dangerous person pulled out a firearm. As we see so far and so often in the city, too many illegal guns are in the hands of bad people and doing bad things.

I spoke with the officer's wife, saw his beautiful children, and we all are lifting his family up in prayer. We will catch the person responsible for this act. Far too often, I stood at hospitals with Patrick Lynch on one side, the police commissioner on another, leaving the rooms with family members on mournings, hearing that same sound, "Tell me it's not true. Please tell me it's not true." 

It hurts a lot and it doesn't dissipate over time. It does not dissipate. My heart goes out to the family. My heart goes out to the members, the department in general, but specifically to the members of his command to see a brother officer experience this.

If anyone, anyone, has any information, please inform the NYPD tip hotline. This dangerous person must be removed off our streets. 

Going to turn it over now to Assistant Chief Baldassano from the Detectives Bureau.

Michael Baldassano, Assistant Chief, Detectives Bureau, Police Department: Good evening. The information we're about to provide is preliminary and subject to change as the incident happened only a few hours ago. Earlier this evening, at approximately 7:00 p.m.an off-duty NYPD police officer attempted to purchase an automobile in the vicinity of 472 Ruby Street. The arrangements for this purchase were made over a social media platform and the location was selected. The officer arrived at the location accompanied by a relative. Almost immediately, the suspect displayed a gun and announced a robbery. There was an exchange of gunfire where the off-duty officer was struck. The suspect fled the location and the officer was moved to Brookdale Hospital. Anyone with information about this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. I will now pass it on to PBA President Pat Lynch. Thank you. 

Patrick Lynch, President, Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York: For some time now, we've been listening to our legislators talk about crime as if it's a fantasy, it's not real, talking about it as if it's just numbers on a page. When in reality, it's human lives. They're living a fantasy world. We've asked for help before, we're asking and demanding help now. You're living in a fantasy world. You want to see reality, look at the devastation that those rounds caused to that young man's body, listen to the cries of a wife, a father, a mother, their children. That's reality. It's causing devastation. This has to end. We can't keep going to hospital emergency rooms and asking for prayers. Yes, we need prayers, but we need more. We need our legislators to sit down now, understand that they were wrong. It's not a fantasy. It's devastation. It's real. It's humans. It's cops. It's families.

Council Member Marjorie Velázquez - What's Happening in District 13

 

Dear Neighbor,

This week has been full of events, and I am excited to share these moments with you. From the retirement of Det. Souhrada to the enactment of Int 559-A, also known as ‘Skip the Stuff’ (more information can be found in the ‘Legislative Corner’) to Governor Hochul’s announcement of a $1B investment into the mental health care crisis across New York City, there is much to celebrate.

Over the past year, there has been an increased need for enhanced transportation hubs. Here in Pelham Bay, the Department of Transportation unveiled its latest improvements, which include a new BX12-SBS bus route design and expanded sidewalks, providing riders with faster, safer commuting for everyone. For more information on the redesign, please scroll to ‘What’s Happening in District 13.’

In January, my office began a partnership with NIDC to provide one-on-one appointments for those needing housing assistance. Due to its success and increased demand for appointment, my office will be transitioning to an online appointment scheduling system. We highly encourage appointments; walk-ins are welcome based on availability. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please scroll to ‘Community Resources.’ Alternatively, you can still contact my office for further assistance or to schedule an appointment.

This month, I’ve partnered with the New York City Department of Finance to host in-office, one-on-one appointments for homeowners to learn more about their property values and exemptions on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 12 PM - 4 PM. Appointments are required and can be made by scrolling to the ‘Community Resources’ section or by calling my office.

In this week’s email, you will find critical information regarding disaster readiness and hands-only CPR, a workshop in partnership with the Red Cross of Greater New York, as well as information about the Department of Small Business Services’ Opportunity Fund, tax preparation services, and city-wide events for the whole family. I’d also like to remind community-based non-profit organizations, that the FY 2024 Discretionary Funding Expense Application is available; to learn more, please scroll to the ‘Budget Corner.’ If you have any questions or need assistance registering, a member of my staff will be happy to help you.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please call us at (718) 931-1721 or email us at District13@council.nyc.gov.

Sincerely,

Council Member Marjorie Velázquez

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DISTRICT 13

Kosova Independence Day

On Monday, February 13 at 6 PM, join me at City Hall for this year’s Independence of Kosova celebration. This year’s celebration is in partnership with New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, Council Member Robert Holden, Council Member Joseph C. Borelli, Council Member David Carr, Council Member Oswald Feliz, and Council Member Vickie Paladino.

We had a wonderful time at our last celebration, and we are excited to share the beautiful culture and traditions of Kosova with you all on such a special day.

If you are interested in attending this year’s Independence of Kosova celebration, please call 212-482-4120 to RSVP.

BUDGET CORNER

FY 2024 Discretionary Funding

The New York City Council's Fiscal Year 2024 Discretionary Funding Expense Application for non-profit community-based organizations is live on the City Council's website. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, February 21, 2023; if an application is not submitted during the filing period, the community-based organization will not be eligible for funding.

Apply

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Constituent Appointment Scheduling

Due to an increase in appointment requests, our office will be transitioning to an online scheduling system for SNAP and SCRIE/DRIE support. To schedule an appointment, please follow one of the below links (click or copy and paste). If you would like to schedule an appointment for NYC Housing Connect (also known as Section 8), or need assistance scheduling an appointment, please call our office at 718-931-1721.

SCRIE/DRIE: https://calendly.com/bxcd13/scrie_drie

SNAP: https://calendly.com/bxcd13/snapbenefits

NYC Dept. of Finance - Property Assessments and Values

On Friday, February 17 from 12 PM - 4 PM, the NYC Department of Finance will be at my office to help homeowners learn about their market and assessed values, exemptions, how taxes are calculated, and more. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by following the below link or calling my office. Please note that appointments are limited; if more than one individual in a party requires assistance, they must schedule a separate appointment.

Register

2023 Tax Preparation

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is currently taking appointments for this year’s Tax Prep program. This free tac preparation service is available to New York City residents throughout al five boroughs. This year, there are three ways to file: In-Person, Drop-Off Service, or Virtual Tax Prep. To schedule an appointment, click below or call #311 and ask for ‘Tax Preparation.’

Schedule Appointment

Developer Reveal Plans For 15-Story Apartment Building At 157 Westchester Avenue In Port Chester, New York

 

Titanium Realty Group has revealed proposals to redevelop a historic theater into a mixed-use rental property at 157 West Chester Avenue in Port Chester, Westchester County. If approved by the Port Chester Planning Commission, the new building will top out at 15 stories and comprise 169 market-rate rental units, 21 affordable housing units designated for households earning 60 percent area median income (AMI), 1,465 square feet of commercial space, and two levels of parking for up to 110 vehicles.

The development site referred to as 157 Westchester Avenue, is an assemblage of three neighboring lots with frontage along Westchester Avenue and North Pearl Street. Existing properties include the Capital Theatre which was constructed in 1929 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, in addition to a one-story commercial building, a vacant firehouse, and two vacant commercial properties.

Along with proposals for the new building, the developer submitted the findings of an environmental assessment study to the Port Chester Planning Commission. The assessment was completed by DTS Provident Design Engineering, which states that the proposed development will have no adverse impacts to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, parking, or the architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood. As of today, the project team has revealed no renderings of the proposed buildings to support the latter.