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“While we are encouraged that five of the seven index crime categories decreased in the first quarter, felony assaults and grand larceny autos remain persistent issues,” she said.

As for total index crime, which encompasses the NYPD’s seven main types of offenses, the department saw a 35% increase compared to the same time last year.

Total index crime – meaning offenses that fall under one of the seven major crimes – is up 45% year to date compared to 2021.

FBI index crime data tracks offenses against persons, such as murder, attempted murder and assaults, and offenses against property, such as shoplifting or any kind of theft, Pekau explained.

Grand larceny auto – or car theft – and grand larceny – the theft of an item worth more than $1,000 – topped the charts in terms of index crime increases for February.