Is Blue Island or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Blue Island (Safety Score 19/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,126 for Blue Island — 3% lower. Blue Island has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 72% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 391.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Blue Island | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,125.7 | 3,039.7 | +86.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 439.1 | 671.4 | -232.3 |
| Murder Rate | 14.2 | 3.9 | +10.2 |
| Rape Rate | 51.9 | 23.4 | +28.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 108.6 | 187.5 | -78.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 259.7 | 456.2 | -196.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,686.6 | 2,368.3 | +318.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 642.2 | 154.7 | +487.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,227.6 | 2,015.0 | -787.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 816.9 | 198.5 | +618.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Island or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,126 for Blue Island — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Blue Island has a violent crime rate of 439.1 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Blue Island has lower violent crime.
About Blue Island, IL
Blue Island, a historic city in Cook County, was incorporated in 1872 and is known for its original limestone quarry. It sits atop a geological ridge, once an island in glacial Lake Chicago, lending to its unique name and topography. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 21,179, Blue Island has a total crime rate of 3,125.7 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.