The year 2022 was notable for crime trends in New York, with various changes observed compared to the national averages. Here's an analysis of the current crime statistics.
New York had 84,469 incidents of violent crime in 2022, translating to 429.3 per 100,000 people. In comparison, the national rate stood at 380.3 per 100,000, indicating New York's higher than average violent crime rate.
From 2021 to 2022, violent crime in New York rose by 38.0%, which is higher than the national 1.2% drop.
In 2022, New York recorded 783 murders, equating to a rate of 4.0 per 100,000 inhabitants. The nationwide murder rate was 6.3 per 100,000, showing that New York has a lower murder rate compared to the country overall.
New York had 338,757 property crimes in 2022, which amounts to a rate of 1721.6 per 100,000 residents. The national property crime rate was 1952.8 per 100,000, indicating that New York has a lower property crime rate compared to the national average.
The period from 2021 to 2022 saw New York's property crime rate rise by 62.8%, compared to the national change of 7.1% increase.
In 2022, New York had 26,971 car thefts, marking a 24.8% increase from the previous year. Across the nation, car thefts rose by 10.9%, showing that New York's auto theft trend is higher than the national change.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for New York, which was 75 in 2022, up from 39 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the increase suggests an overall worsening in the state's crime situation.
New York presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has higher rates of violent crime and lower rates of property crime than the national average. However, it faces challenges with a violent crime rate, a more significant change in car thefts compared to national trends.
Note that various factors such as changes in reporting, law enforcement tactics, and socioeconomic shifts can impact crime statistics. Hence, these figures should be interpreted within a wider context when evaluating the crime scenario in New York.