Misdemeanors are driving the increase in overall crime

Number of offenses committed by year end, by category

A multi-line chart shows each of the four crime categories. Misdemeanors ave risen since 2020.

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Note: Seven major felony offenses refer to murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand larceny and grand larceny of a motor vehicle.

Source: New York Police Department Cris Seda Chabrier/POLITICO