Is Miami or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Miami (Safety Score 19/100 vs 14/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,381 for Miami — 10% lower. Miami has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Miami has a 96% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 646.6x 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 | Miami | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,381.1 | 3,039.7 | +341.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 514.2 | 671.4 | -157.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.8 | 3.9 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 54.5 | 23.4 | +31.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 7.8 | 187.5 | -179.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 444.1 | 456.2 | -12.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,866.9 | 2,368.3 | +498.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 498.6 | 154.7 | +343.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,181.4 | 2,015.0 | +166.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 187.0 | 198.5 | -11.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miami or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,381 for Miami — a 10% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Miami has a violent crime rate of 514.2 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Miami has lower violent crime.
About Miami, OK
Miami, Oklahoma, a town in Ottawa County, was once a thriving lead and zinc mining hub. Located in the northeastern corner of the state, it serves as the tribal headquarters for several Native American nations. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 12,836, Miami has a total crime rate of 3,381.1 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.