Crime Plunges in 111th Precinct During July

Crime dropped significantly in the during the past month as the number of incidents dipped in six of the seven major crime categories, according to police statistics.

As of July 22, overall crime for the year is down three percent.

But the number of incidents in July is down 35 percent from reported crimes during the same period in 2011.

There were no murders or rapes during the past month, while robberies fell from seven incidents in July 2011 to four this past month.

The number of burglaries dropped from 14 incidents in July 2011 to 11 during the same period of time this year.

Grand larceny dipped from 38 incidents in 2011 to 21 incidents in July 2012, while grand larceny auto fell from nine incidents in July 2011 to seven this past month.

Felony assault was the only category that rose slightly. Two incidents were reported during July 2011, while three occurred during the same period of time this year.

For the year so far, the number of murders, rapes, robberies and burglaries are down, while felony assaults, grand larceny and grand larceny auto incidents are up.

The 111th Precinct covers Douglaston, Little Neck and Bayside.