Is Long Beach or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Long Beach (Safety Score 19/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 4,156 for Long Beach — 27% lower. Long Beach has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 53% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 18.7x 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 | Long Beach | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,155.7 | 3,039.7 | +1,116.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 676.9 | 671.4 | +5.5 |
| Murder Rate | 8.3 | 3.9 | +4.4 |
| Rape Rate | 45.0 | 23.4 | +21.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 222.6 | 187.5 | +35.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 400.5 | 456.2 | -55.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,478.8 | 2,368.3 | +1,110.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 704.8 | 154.7 | +550.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,795.7 | 2,015.0 | -219.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 978.3 | 198.5 | +779.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Long Beach or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 4,156 for Long Beach — a 27% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Long Beach has a violent crime rate of 676.9 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. New York City has lower violent crime.
About Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, a coastal city in Southern California, is home to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner. It boasts a diverse population exceeding 460,000, situated at the southern end of Los Angeles County. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 444,232, Long Beach has a total crime rate of 4,155.7 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.