Is Longview or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Longview (Safety Score 19/100 vs 14/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,392 for Longview — 10% lower. Longview has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Longview has a 82% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 218.7x 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 | Longview | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,391.8 | 3,039.7 | +352.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 216.1 | 671.4 | -455.3 |
| Murder Rate | 2.6 | 3.9 | -1.3 |
| Rape Rate | 42.2 | 23.4 | +18.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 34.3 | 187.5 | -153.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 137.0 | 456.2 | -319.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,175.7 | 2,368.3 | +807.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 231.9 | 154.7 | +77.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,709.3 | 2,015.0 | +694.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 234.6 | 198.5 | +36.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longview or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,392 for Longview — a 10% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Longview has a violent crime rate of 216.1 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Longview has lower violent crime.
About Longview, WA
Longview, Washington, a planned city established in the 1920s for timber magnate R.A. Long's lumber operations, sits at the confluence of the Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers. Its population is around 37,000 residents. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 37,944, Longview has a total crime rate of 3,391.8 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.