Inwood, Wash Heights Crime Up 18% Over Nov. '22: NYPD Data

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Crime is on the rise in Inwood and Washington Heights, according to new data released by the NYPD.

In the 33rd and 34th police precincts that comprise the Washington Heights and Inwood Manhattan neighborhoods, crooks are about 18 percent busier on average, according to NYPD statistics.

The latest metrics are a departure from the citywide trend of slightly falling crime.

In New York City, major crimes fell 4.24 percent compared to the same month last year. However, in Washington Heights and Inwood, 169 major crimes reported this time last year rose to 200 in November 2023.

In the 33rd precinct, which spans West 155th Street to West 179th Street, major crimes were up 3.03% in November (68 incidents reported in November), with robberies up 15% (15 incidents reported), felony assaults up 15% (15 incidents reported) and transit crimes up a whopping 700% (8 incidents reported). At the same time, burglaries decreased by 30% (7 incidents reported), grand larceny decreased by 12.5% (21 incidents reported) and petit larcenies decreased by 17.65% (42 incidents reported).

In the 34th precinct, which spans West 179th Street to West 220th Street, major crimes were up 28.16% in November (132 incidents reported in November), with rapes up 200% (three incidents reported); felony assaults up 78.95% (34 incidents reported); burglaries up 50% (12 incidents reported), grand larcenies up 11% (50 incidents reported) and transit crimes up 50% (three incidents reported).

The number of shootings (zero incidents reported in November) plateaued and robberies decreased by 6% (15 incidents reported) in the precinct during the same period.

Despite the recent increases since the pandemic, reported crime is still lower for Inwood and Washington Heights when compared to the late Giuliani administration. In 2022, reported crime was down by more than 22 percent compared to 2001 levels.

On the whole, the continued decline in crime statistics in New York City could be a promising sign during a time when crime is still up compared to recent history.

Data shows major felonies are still up by 32 percent over two years ago, and by 13.8 percent compared to 10 years ago.