A note about homicides
While we cross-check our numbers against coroner records, major offense logs, media reports, and any other source available, homicide numbers are subject to change as investigations progress. Homicides may be reclassified as “undetermined” if the coroner cannot definitively state whether the injury was self-inflicted, accidental, or intentional. More commonly, deaths initially listed as “unclassified” are reclassified as “homicide” after autopsy.
YTD as of March 5, 2023:
Homicide victims: 49
-This is a 9% increase compared to 2022 and the only category of major violent crime that is higher in 2023 than in 2022.
-63% of homicides in 2023 have occurred in either the 1st, 6th, or 7th NOPD Districts.
Nonfatal shooting incidents: 77
–Approximately 114 shooting victims
-Compared to the same time last year, nonfatal shootings are down 10%.
Carjacking incidents: 40
-This is the first time since we have been issuing crime trends (with the possible exception of Hurricane Ida), in which zero carjackings were reported in the prior week.
-Down 49% compared to 2022.
Armed Robbery: 91
-12% reduction compared to 2022.
We will be issuing the first District-Level Crime Trend report of 2023 in the next few days!