Share

Blackfoot vs New York City Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

Full report: Blackfoot crime rate · New York City crime rate

Moving from Blackfoot, ID to New York City, NY?

An out-of-state move adds a new driver's license, plates, voter registration and state-specific deadlines. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.

Get the planner →

Is Blackfoot or New York City Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Blackfoot is safer than New York City (Safety Score 67/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,197 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 61% lower. Blackfoot has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Blackfoot has a 100% lower rate.

Note: New York City is 628.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.

Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Blackfoot, ID?

Blackfoot — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

New York City — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Increasing Property Increasing Total

Blackfoot, ID

Blackfoot, ID
Safety Score 67/100
Coverage 13,196
Total Crime Rate 1,197.3
Category Wins 6/7

New York City, NY

New York City, NY
Safety Score 19/100
Coverage 8,299,271
Total Crime Rate 3,039.7
Category Wins 1/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Blackfoot New York City Difference
Total Crime Rate 1,197.3 3,039.7 -1,842.4
Violent Crime Rate 288.0 671.4 -383.5
Murder Rate 0.0 3.9 -3.9
Rape Rate 15.2 23.4 -8.3
Robbery Rate 7.6 187.5 -179.9
Aggravated Assault Rate 265.2 456.2 -191.0
Property Crime Rate 909.4 2,368.3 -1,458.9
Burglary Rate 242.5 154.7 +87.8
Larceny-Theft Rate 598.7 2,015.0 -1,416.3
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 68.2 198.5 -130.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

Moving from Blackfoot, ID to New York City, NY?

An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.

Get the planner →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackfoot or New York City safer?

Blackfoot is safer with a total crime rate of 1,197 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 61% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Blackfoot has a violent crime rate of 288.0 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Blackfoot has lower violent crime.

About Blackfoot, ID

Blackfoot, Idaho, once home to a significant Japanese American community, sits in the Snake River Plain. This agricultural hub is the seat of Bingham County, known as the "Potato Capital of the World." With a safety score of 67/100 and a population coverage of 13,196, Blackfoot has a total crime rate of 1,197.3 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.

More Crime Rate Comparisons