NYPD Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for March 2021
April 6, 2021
For the month of March 2021, New York City saw increases in index crimes, with the exception of robbery and burglary. Overall index crime rose 2.4% compared with March 2020, driven by a 36% increase in murder (34 v. 25) and a 35.1% increase in grand larceny auto (666 v. 493). There was a 11.8% decrease in robbery (842 v. 955) in March 2021, and a 8.5% reduction in burglary (919 v. 1004) compared to the previous year. Felonious assault saw a 0.9% increase compared to March 2020 (1643 v. 1629), and shooting incidents increased to 99 v. 56 in March 2020 (+76.8%).
Combating gun violence in New York City remains a central focus for the NYPD. For the month of March 2021, there were 492 gun arrests citywide. This is an increase of 66.8% compared to March 2020, or +197 arrests. Patrol Borough Bronx and Patrol Borough Brooklyn North are leading the way with 162 and 113 arrests, respectively. As always, the NYPD continually deploys personnel to areas experiencing an uptick in violence. Additionally, precision policing allows investigators to build strong cases against those very few criminals who are the persistent drivers of violence.
“Our hardworking police officers and investigators are relentless in the pursuit of public safety for all New Yorkers,” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea. “Their work to prevent and investigate crime – as well as to build relationships with those they serve –continues, every day, in every borough and neighborhood of the city.”
Statistics on Index Crimes
| March 2021 | March 2020 | +/- | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 34 | 25 | +9 | +36.0% |
| Rape | 133 | 102 | +31 | +30.4% |
| Robbery | 842 | 955 | -113 | -11.8% |
| Fel. Assault | 1643 | 1629 | +14 | +0.9% |
| Burglary | 919 | 1004 | -85 | -8.5% |
| Grand Larceny |
2861 | 2727 | +134 |
+4.9% |
| G.L.A. | 666 | 493 | +173 | +35.1% |
| TOTAL | 7089 | 6935 | +163 | +2.4% |
Additional Statistics on Transit/Housing Crime and Shootings, 2019-2020
| March 2021 | March 2020 | +/- | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Transit
|
118 | 175 | -57 | -32.6% |
|
Housing
|
397 | 413 | -16 | -3.9% |
|
Shooting
Incidents |
99 | 56 | +43 | +76.8% |
March Rape Breakdowns
| CompStat Year | Count | Occurred Same Year | Occurred Previous Year | Occurred 2 Years Prior | Occurred 3 Years Prior | Occurred 4 Years Prior | Occurred 5+ Years Prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2021
|
133 | 85 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
|
2020
|
102 | 77 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
|
2019
|
158 | 118 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
|
2018
|
160 | 110 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
|
2017
|
110 | 84 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
|
2016
|
100 | 82 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Year-To-Date Hate Crimes Statistics Summary through March 28, 2021
| Motivation | 2021 | 2020 | Diff | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Asian
|
31 | 0 | 31 | ***.* |
|
Black
|
10 | 9 | 1 | -11% |
|
Disability
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
|
Ethnic
|
2 | 0 | 2 | ***.* |
|
Gender
|
5 | 8 | -3 | -38% |
|
Hispanic
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
|
Muslim
|
0 | 1 | -1 | -100% |
|
Other
|
7 | 11 | -4 | -36% |
|
Other COVID-19
|
3 | 11 | -8 | -73% |
|
Religion
|
0 | 2 | -2 | % |
|
Semitic
|
20 | 41 | -21 | -51% |
|
Sexual Orientation
|
7 | 5 | +2 | +40% |
|
White
|
0 | 2 | -2 | -100% |
|
Grand Total
|
87 | 90 | -3 | -3% |
Note: Recent Coronavirus-related incidents fall under the anti-other category as there are primarily two motivating factors behind those crimes: The victim’s race (Anti-Asian) and the perception that they have Coronavirus. Also, all crime statistics are preliminary and subject to further analysis, revisions, or change.
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