Is Greenville or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Greenville (Safety Score 19/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 4,114 for Greenville — 26% lower. Greenville has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Greenville has a 66% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 113.1x 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 | Greenville | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,114.2 | 3,039.7 | +1,074.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 645.7 | 671.4 | -25.7 |
| Murder Rate | 9.5 | 3.9 | +5.6 |
| Rape Rate | 30.0 | 23.4 | +6.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 64.0 | 187.5 | -123.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 540.8 | 456.2 | +84.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,468.4 | 2,368.3 | +1,100.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 303.8 | 154.7 | +149.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,858.1 | 2,015.0 | +843.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 306.5 | 198.5 | +108.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenville or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 4,114 for Greenville — a 26% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Greenville has a violent crime rate of 645.7 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Greenville has lower violent crime.
About Greenville, SC
Greenville, a city in the Upstate region, boasts a revitalized downtown along the Reedy River. It’s known for its textile industry heritage and a growing population of over 70,000 residents. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 73,405, Greenville has a total crime rate of 4,114.2 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.