Is Duluth or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Duluth (Safety Score 19/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,175 for Duluth — 4% lower. Duluth has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Duluth has a 80% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 94.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Duluth — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Duluth, MN
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Duluth | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,174.9 | 3,039.7 | +135.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 220.5 | 671.4 | -451.0 |
| Murder Rate | 8.0 | 3.9 | +4.0 |
| Rape Rate | 46.6 | 23.4 | +23.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 37.5 | 187.5 | -150.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 127.3 | 456.2 | -329.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,954.4 | 2,368.3 | +586.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 275.0 | 154.7 | +120.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,555.6 | 2,015.0 | +540.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 123.9 | 198.5 | -74.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duluth or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,175 for Duluth — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Duluth has a violent crime rate of 220.5 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Duluth has lower violent crime.
About Duluth, MN
Duluth, a port city on Lake Superior, boasts the world's longest freshwater sandbar, Park Point. Its economy historically tied to shipping and steel, the city is a regional hub for healthcare and higher education, home to over 86,000 residents. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 88,003, Duluth has a total crime rate of 3,174.9 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.