Is Beverly Hills or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Beverly Hills (Safety Score 19/100 vs 4/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 4,951 for Beverly Hills — 39% lower. Beverly Hills has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Beverly Hills has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 272.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Beverly Hills — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Beverly Hills | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,951.2 | 3,039.7 | +1,911.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 512.2 | 671.4 | -159.2 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 32.8 | 23.4 | +9.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 206.9 | 187.5 | +19.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 272.5 | 456.2 | -183.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,439.1 | 2,368.3 | +2,070.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 804.4 | 154.7 | +649.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,329.3 | 2,015.0 | +1,314.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 305.4 | 198.5 | +106.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beverly Hills or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 4,951 for Beverly Hills — a 39% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Beverly Hills has a violent crime rate of 512.2 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Beverly Hills has lower violent crime.
About Beverly Hills, CA
Beverly Hills, California, is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, famed for its Rodeo Drive shopping. Originally a lima bean ranch, it now sits at the foot of the Santa Monica Mountains. With a safety score of 4/100 and a population coverage of 30,457, Beverly Hills has a total crime rate of 4,951.2 per 100,000 residents.
About New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.