Is Lima or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Lima (Safety Score 19/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 4,130 for Lima — 26% lower. Lima has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 77% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 240.2x 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 | Lima | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,130.0 | 3,039.7 | +1,090.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 761.2 | 671.4 | +89.7 |
| Murder Rate | 17.4 | 3.9 | +13.5 |
| Rape Rate | 133.1 | 23.4 | +109.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 78.1 | 187.5 | -109.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 529.6 | 456.2 | +73.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,368.8 | 2,368.3 | +1,000.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 671.5 | 154.7 | +516.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,454.3 | 2,015.0 | +439.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 243.1 | 198.5 | +44.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lima or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 4,130 for Lima — a 26% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lima has a violent crime rate of 761.2 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. New York City has lower violent crime.
About Lima, OH
Lima, Ohio, a city in Allen County, was once a major railroad hub. Situated along the Ottawa River, its population is around 35,000. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 34,552, Lima has a total crime rate of 4,130.0 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.