Crime in New York (state)

New York State
Crime rates* (2024)
Violent crimes
Homicide3.2
Rape26.7
Robbery103.1
Aggravated assault270.5
Total violent crime403.5
Property crimes
Burglary145.7
Larceny-theft1426.5
Motor vehicle theft160.4
Total property crime1732.6
Notes

*Number of reported crimes per 100,000 population.


Source: New York State Index Crime

In 2012, there were 451,142 crimes reported in the U.S. state of New York, including 686 murders. In 2014, 409,386 crimes were reported in the state, including 616 murders. This number further decreased in 2019, in which 335,736 crimes were reported, with 558 cases of murder. Throughout 2010-2019, violent crime dropped by 8.0%, and property crime dropped by -29.0%.