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Is New Hope or San Diego Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, San Diego is safer than New Hope (Safety Score 38/100 vs 37/100), with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100,000 versus 2,146 for New Hope — 3% lower. New Hope has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where New Hope has a 55% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 68.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than New Hope, MN?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New Hope | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,145.8 | 2,082.4 | +63.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 187.0 | 412.4 | -225.4 |
| Murder Rate | 4.9 | 2.5 | +2.4 |
| Rape Rate | 29.5 | 21.4 | +8.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 88.6 | 77.4 | +11.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 49.2 | 310.9 | -261.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,958.8 | 1,670.0 | +288.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 201.8 | 187.4 | +14.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,545.4 | 1,087.1 | +458.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 211.6 | 395.5 | -183.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from New Hope, MN to San Diego, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Hope or San Diego safer?
San Diego is safer with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100K vs 2,146 for New Hope — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New Hope has a violent crime rate of 187.0 per 100K while San Diego has 412.4. New Hope has lower violent crime.
About New Hope, MN
New Hope, a first-ring suburb northwest of Minneapolis, was incorporated in 1953. It hosts the annual "New Hope Celebrates" festival and has a diverse population exceeding 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 20,319, New Hope has a total crime rate of 2,145.8 per 100,000 residents.
About San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, a major port city with a significant Hispanic population, sits on the Pacific Ocean just north of the Mexican border. Known for its mild climate and Balboa Park, it's also home to a large naval presence. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 1,389,024, San Diego has a total crime rate of 2,082.4 per 100,000 residents.