Citywide Overall Crime Continues to Decline in November 2018
December 4, 2018
This November, New York City experienced fewer index crimes than in any previous November during the modern Compstat era, as overall crime since January continues to fall to historic lows compared to the same time in 2017. New York City achieved a reduction of 402 index crimes or -5.0% during November 2018, compared to the same period in 2017. Murders fell -25%, while burglaries fell -15.8%, and robberies fell -11.8%. Overall crime in 2018 is still currently projected to drop beneath what would become a new record-setting low of 97,000 total index crimes by the year's end.
"In our ongoing mission to further reduce crime and keep all New Yorkers safe, the NYPD's highly-effective, targeted approach toward the real drivers of violence and disorder continues to yield positive results. Increasingly, our efforts are supported by the full and willing partnership of our communities — which not only makes our city safer, it makes the people we serve feel safer too," said Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill."
"In 2014, my administration took a new approach to policing that brings officers and community together to heal historic wounds. And, month after month of record new lows proves that neighborhood policing coupled with targeted enforcement is a winning formula," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "We will never stop working to make New York City safer and fairer for all."
Key highlights from this month's crime statistics include:
- Lowest November on record for index crimes. Four-hundred-and-two fewer in November 2018 compared to November 2017.
- Year-to-date, overall index crimes are down -1.5% from 2017.
- Robberies, felony assaults, burglaries, grand larcenies, and grand larceny autos continue to be down year-to-date.
- Lowest number of homicides (15) ever in a November.
- First November ever with burglaries under 1,000.
- Year-to-date, shootings are down -3.3% from 2017.
Statistics on Index Crimes 2017-2018
| Nov. 2018 | Nov. 2017 | Change | +/-% | Year-to-Date 2018 | Year-to-Date 2017 | Change | +/-% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 15 | 20 | -5 | -25.0% | 266 | 264 | +2 | +0.8% |
| Rape | 141 | 125 | +16 | +12.8% | 1,659 | 1,332 | +327 | +24.5% |
| Robbery | 1,057 | 1,199 | -142 | -11.8% | 11,821 | 12,749 | -928 | -7.3% |
| Felony Assault |
1,472 | 1,481 | -9 | -0.6% | 18,477 | 18,633 | -156 | -0.8% |
| Burglary | 895 | 1,063 | -168 | -15.8% | 10,643 | 11,115 | -472 | -4.2% |
| Grand Larceny |
3,665 | 3,733 | -68 | -1.8% | 39,608 | 39,609 | -1 | 0.0% |
| G.L.A. | 447 | 473 | -26 | -5.5% | 5,060 | 5,206 | -146 | -2.8% |
| TOTAL | 7,692 | 8,094 | -402 | -5.0% | 87,534 | 88,908 | -1,374 | -1.5% |
Additional Statistics on Crimes 2017-2018
| Nov. 2018 | Nov. 2017 | Change | +/-% | Year-to-Date 2018 | Year-to-Date 2017 | Change | +/-% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit | 257 | 242 | +15 | +6.2% | 2,292 | 2,257 | +35 | +1.6% |
| Housing | 364 | 401 | -37 | -9.25% | 4,237 | 4,489 | -252 | -5.6% |
Note: All crime statistics are preliminary and subject to further analysis, revisions, or change.