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CRIME STATISTICS FOR THE 78th PRECINCT

Park Slope is covered by the NYPD's 78th Precinct, which also has jurisdiction over Prospect Park and the industrial area around the Gowanus Canal.

According to police department statistics, the crime situation within the confines of the 78th Precinct has improved markedly in the past 10 years, mirroring a citywide trend.

The following are the annual numbers for major crimes, comparing them over the years. The most recent year for which these statistics are provided is 2003.

Crime	2003	Percent change since 1993
Murder	3	57.1% drop
Rape	6	76.9% drop
Robbery	223	74.2% drop
Felonious Assault	81	69.7% drop
Burglary	283	64.4% drop
Grand Larceny	374	26.6% drop
Grand Larceny Auto	189	81.7% drop

Crime	1997	Percent change since 1993
Murder	4	42.8% drop
Rape	20	23.0% drop
Robbery	448	48.2% drop
Felonious Assault	202	24.6% drop
Burglary	504	36.7% drop
Grand Larceny	440	13.7% drop
Grand Larceny Auto	432	58.2% drop