NYPD Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for January 2020

February 4, 2020

Through January 31, 2020, index crime in New York City saw an overall +16.9% increase when compared to the same period in 2019. There was a decline in the number of murders this month and the city saw a +28.8% increase in shooting incidents. Burglary, assault, grand larceny, and grand larceny auto saw increases. The city experienced a -24% decrease in hate crimes through February 2.

The NYPD has launched a new youth strategy to address and prevent youth crime, which will draw on some of our most talented officers to address crime spikes involving youth, as well as promote the mission of keeping all kids safe. The new Youth Coordination Officers, starting this spring, will complement the Department's Neighborhood Policing philosophy. This effort will revamp how cops and kids interact, with the goal of helping young New Yorkers avoid a first interaction with the criminal justice system and reach their full potential.

As the Department adapts to the challenges of criminal justice reforms, the NYPD continues to employ precision policing, where officers focus on the small number of individuals driving crime, including gang and crew violence. The NYPD continually responds to crime conditions in real time and works to keep all residents of New York safe.

"Every single member of the NYPD understands that behind each crime statistic is a victim who deserves justice," said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea. "Through Neighborhood Policing and precision policing, our officers are fostering critical relationships with the communities they serve. The men and women of this department are second to none and they will continue to be relentless to address upticks in crime."

"The men and women of the NYPD work tirelessly to build bonds with the communities they serve. These efforts have made New York the safest big city in the country, and I want to thank our officers for always protecting the five boroughs," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "While we are sober about the challenges we faced last month, the NYPD will use data and targeted enforcement to fight crime. As we double down on our efforts, we will be building bonds with our youngest New Yorkers to make our city safer and fairer."

Key highlights from this month's crime statistics:

• Murder is down -20.7% so far this year when compared to January 2019.
• Year-to-date, burglary, assault, grand larceny, and grand larceny auto have seen increases.
• There were 52 shooting incidents in January 2019, compared to 67 in January 2020, resulting in a +28.8% increase.
• For the month of January, rape decreased by -28% (127 vs. 155). Rape continues to be underreported. If you have been a victim of sexual assault, please come forward. The NYPD Special Victims Division's 24-hour hotline is 212-267-RAPE (7273).
• Citywide hate crimes are down -24% when compared to the same period in 2019.

Statistics on Index Crimes

Additional Statistics for January 2020

January Rape Breakdowns

Hate Crimes Statistics Summary from January 1, 2020 – February 2, 2020

These statistics represent the time period between January 1st – February 2nd for the respective years of 2019 and 2020.

Note: All crime statistics are preliminary and subject to further analysis, revisions, or change.

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