Is Cambridge or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Cambridge (Safety Score 19/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,733 for Cambridge — 19% lower. Cambridge has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Cambridge has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 628.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Cambridge — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Cambridge, MD
New York City, NY
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cambridge | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,733.4 | 3,039.7 | +693.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 545.3 | 671.4 | -126.2 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 90.9 | 23.4 | +67.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 181.8 | 187.5 | -5.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 272.6 | 456.2 | -183.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,188.2 | 2,368.3 | +819.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 507.4 | 154.7 | +352.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,385.5 | 2,015.0 | +370.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 295.3 | 198.5 | +96.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cambridge or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,733 for Cambridge — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cambridge has a violent crime rate of 545.3 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Cambridge has lower violent crime.
About Cambridge, MD
Cambridge, the county seat of Dorchester County, is a historic port town on the Choptank River. This Eastern Shore community, home to about 13,000 residents, was a major shipbuilding center. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 13,205, Cambridge has a total crime rate of 3,733.4 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.