Is Cleveland or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Cleveland (Safety Score 19/100 vs 16/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,227 for Cleveland — 6% lower. Cleveland has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 80% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 816.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Cleveland — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Cleveland | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,226.8 | 3,039.7 | +187.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 383.7 | 671.4 | -287.8 |
| Murder Rate | 19.7 | 3.9 | +15.8 |
| Rape Rate | 19.7 | 23.4 | -3.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 39.4 | 187.5 | -148.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 305.0 | 456.2 | -151.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,843.1 | 2,368.3 | +474.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 186.9 | 154.7 | +32.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,390.6 | 2,015.0 | +375.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 265.6 | 198.5 | +67.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,227 for Cleveland — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Cleveland has a violent crime rate of 383.7 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Cleveland has lower violent crime.
About Cleveland, MS
Cleveland, Mississippi, a Delta city bisected by Highway 61, is home to Delta State University. Its downtown hosts the Grammy Museum Mississippi, celebrating the region's blues heritage. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 10,165, Cleveland has a total crime rate of 3,226.8 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.