Is Long Beach or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Long Beach is safer than New York City (Safety Score 99/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 182 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 94% lower. Long Beach has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Long Beach has a 97% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 240.4x 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 | 182.5 | 3,039.7 | -2,857.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 78.2 | 671.4 | -593.2 |
| Murder Rate | 2.9 | 3.9 | -1.0 |
| Rape Rate | 2.9 | 23.4 | -20.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 5.8 | 187.5 | -181.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 66.6 | 456.2 | -389.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 104.3 | 2,368.3 | -2,264.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 14.5 | 154.7 | -140.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 86.9 | 2,015.0 | -1,928.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 2.9 | 198.5 | -195.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Long Beach or New York City safer?
Long Beach is safer with a total crime rate of 182 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 94% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Long Beach has a violent crime rate of 78.2 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Long Beach has lower violent crime.
About Long Beach, NY
Long Beach, New York, a barrier island city, was founded as a resort town in 1907. Its iconic boardwalk stretches for miles along the Atlantic Ocean, attracting a diverse year-round population. With a safety score of 99/100 and a population coverage of 34,527, Long Beach has a total crime rate of 182.5 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.