Is Dover or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Dover (Safety Score 19/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 7,082 for Dover — 57% lower. Dover has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 78% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 207.0x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Dover — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Dover | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 7,082.1 | 3,039.7 | +4,042.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,012.8 | 671.4 | +341.4 |
| Murder Rate | 17.5 | 3.9 | +13.5 |
| Rape Rate | 39.9 | 23.4 | +16.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 114.8 | 187.5 | -72.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 840.7 | 456.2 | +384.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 6,069.3 | 2,368.3 | +3,701.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 139.7 | 154.7 | -15.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 5,572.9 | 2,015.0 | +3,557.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 356.7 | 198.5 | +158.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dover or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 7,082 for Dover — a 57% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Dover has a violent crime rate of 1,012.8 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. New York City has lower violent crime.
About Dover, DE
Dover, Delaware, the state capital, is a small city on the St. Jones River. Home to Dover International Speedway, it's the second-largest city in Delaware with a population just under 40,000. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 40,087, Dover has a total crime rate of 7,082.1 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.