NYPD Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for September 2020

October 2, 2020

September 2020 surpassed all previous Septembers with the highest number of gun arrests since we began tracking CompStat in 1994. Year-to-date, gun arrests are up 7% citywide (2,801 v. 2628). For the month of September 2020 across all five boroughs, gun arrests increased 98% (607 v. 307) when compared to 2019, as officers focused on the drivers of serious crime and taking illegal firearms off the streets of NYC. NYPD officers have achieved this record level of enforcement despite the approximately 2,500 officer reduction in manpower—from attrition and no new academy classes—as well as a 59% cut to the uniformed overtime budget.

For the month of September 2020, there was an increase in the number of shooting incidents across the city (152 v. 67). The number of people murdered citywide increased (51 v. 29) for the month. The number of robberies decreased (1,180 v. 1,329) and burglaries increased (1,255 v. 912) for the month. During September 2020, overall index crime increased 2% from 8,744 to 8,952.

The NYPD’s efforts to address citywide spikes in shootings include reassigning officers to areas experiencing upticks in violence, zeroing in on the drivers of crime, strengthening community partnerships at a grassroots level, and preventing future crimes through preventative measures and timely intelligence.

“Despite the unparalleled challenges they face every day, our officers continue to engage with the community and zero in on the drivers of crime,” said Police Commissioner Dermot Shea. “I thank the men and women of the NYPD who work relentlessly, day-in and day-out, to keep New Yorkers in every neighborhood safe. We will continue to address crime upticks and work in close partnership with the residents we are sworn to serve.”

Key highlights from this month's crime statistics:

• Murder is up +40% (344 v. 246) for the first nine months of 2020 when compared to the first nine months of 2019.
• There were 152 citywide shooting incidents in September 2020, compared to 67 shooting incidents in September 2019, a +127% increase. Year-to-date, through September 30, there has been a +91% spike in citywide shooting incidents (1,163 v. 608).
• Burglary increased +38% (1,255 v.912) in September and is up +42% (11,252 v. 7,920) year-to-date through September 30.
• For the month of September, reported rape decreased 19% (139 v. 172). 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).
• Year-to-date, through September 27, citywide hate crimes declined -33% (206 v. 308)

Statistics on Index Crimes

Additional Statistics For September 2020

September Rape Breakdowns

Hate Crimes Statistics Summary from January 1, 2020 – September 27, 2020

These statistics represent the time period between January 1st – September 27th for the respective years of 2019 and 2020..

Hate Crime Task Force Statistics contained above are subject to change as Active Possible Bias Cases can be reclassified to Non Bias and removed from counted Statistics upon investigation. As a result of a Possible to Non Bias Classification Statistical Percentages may fluctuate beyond assumed percentage calculations from Week to Week reporting periods.

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