The NYPD revealed the city’s crime statistics for the month of March, announcing an overall crime index increase of 36.5% compared to the same time last year, but a dip in homicides.
Overall index crime increased by 36.5% in March 2022, compared to the same period a year ago (9,873 v. 7,232). This increase, according to the NYPD, is driven by a 59.4% increase in grand larceny auto (1,044 v. 655), a 48.4% increase in robbery (1,267 v. 854), and a 40.5% increase in grand larceny (4,078 v. v. 2,902).
Some of the updated statistics also include an increase when it comes to shootings of 16.2% compared to the same time last year, but a decrease of 15.8% per year in homicides. Overall hate crimes increased 16% compared to the same period last year.
