Is Berwyn or New Rochelle Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New Rochelle is safer than Berwyn (Safety Score 65/100 vs 65/100), with a total crime rate of 1,239 per 100,000 versus 1,252 for Berwyn — 1% lower. Berwyn has higher rates in 2 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where New Rochelle has a 27% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Berwyn, IL?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Berwyn | New Rochelle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,252.3 | 1,239.4 | +12.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 119.5 | 134.2 | -14.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 14.9 | 2.4 | +12.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 57.9 | 42.4 | +15.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 46.7 | 89.5 | -42.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,132.9 | 1,105.2 | +27.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 130.6 | 25.9 | +104.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 802.5 | 1,022.8 | -220.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 199.7 | 56.5 | +143.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berwyn or New Rochelle safer?
New Rochelle is safer with a total crime rate of 1,239 per 100K vs 1,252 for Berwyn — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Berwyn has a violent crime rate of 119.5 per 100K while New Rochelle has 134.2. Berwyn has lower violent crime.
About Berwyn, IL
Berwyn, a near western suburb of Chicago, is known for its bungalows and the iconic Berwyn Route 66 sign. Its population is diverse, with a significant Hispanic community. With a safety score of 65/100 and a population coverage of 53,581, Berwyn has a total crime rate of 1,252.3 per 100,000 residents.
About New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle, a Sound Shore city north of NYC, boasts a diverse population of over 80,000. It's famously home to the College of New Rochelle, and its waterfront offers views of Long Island. With a safety score of 65/100 and a population coverage of 84,960, New Rochelle has a total crime rate of 1,239.4 per 100,000 residents.