Is Lakeville or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lakeville is safer than New York City (Safety Score 87/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 648 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 79% lower. Lakeville has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lakeville has a 99% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 105.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Lakeville — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
New York City — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Lakeville, MN
New York City, NY
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lakeville | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 647.7 | 3,039.7 | -2,392.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 76.5 | 671.4 | -594.9 |
| Murder Rate | 2.6 | 3.9 | -1.4 |
| Rape Rate | 29.3 | 23.4 | +5.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 1.3 | 187.5 | -186.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 43.4 | 456.2 | -412.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 571.2 | 2,368.3 | -1,797.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 53.6 | 154.7 | -101.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 481.9 | 2,015.0 | -1,533.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 35.7 | 198.5 | -162.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakeville or New York City safer?
Lakeville is safer with a total crime rate of 648 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 79% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lakeville has a violent crime rate of 76.5 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Lakeville has lower violent crime.
About Lakeville, MN
Lakeville, a southern suburb of Minneapolis, was once known as "The Corn Capital of Minnesota." It is now one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, with a population exceeding 70,000. With a safety score of 87/100 and a population coverage of 78,436, Lakeville has a total crime rate of 647.7 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.