Crime at a Glance: All Quiet Christmas Week

Things were pretty quiet in the 112 Precinct during the week leading up to Christmas in Forest Hills and Rego Park.

There were no homicides committed in the 112 Precinct this year, a number that reflects the city's ongoing efforts to reduce violence. In an announcement with Police Commissioner Ray Kelly last week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg proudly proclaimed New York the safest big city in the world once again.

“The fact that the safest big city in America is safer than ever is a testament to the hard work and determination of the men and women who put their lives on the line for us every day – and it also reflects our commitment to doing everything possible to stop gun violence," Bloomberg said.

Let's take a look at what went down with the most recent COMPSTAT report:

• Crime went down compared to last year in every major category except one in the most recent week: robbery. There was one more robbery committed this week in 2012 than in 2011.
• The number of robberies committed in the last month stands at 12, an increase over last year by four. 
• Grand larcenies, which represent the biggest challenge locally, went down slightly compared to last year.
• Petit larcenies rose significantly during the one-wee period, with 29 recorded this year compared to 16 last year. Petit larceny is not considered a major crime. 

For more crime stats, check out the COMPSTAT report at right in PDF form.