Is New York City or North St. Paul Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, North St. Paul is safer than New York City (Safety Score 46/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,841 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 39% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where North St. Paul has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 650.3x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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North St. Paul — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | North St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,841.4 | +1,198.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 188.1 | +483.4 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 7.8 | +15.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 7.8 | +179.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 172.4 | +283.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,653.4 | +714.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 219.4 | -64.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,308.6 | +706.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 125.4 | +73.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or North St. Paul safer?
North St. Paul is safer with a total crime rate of 1,841 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 39% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while North St. Paul has 188.1. North St. Paul has lower violent crime.
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.
About North St. Paul, MN
North St. Paul, a Ramsey County suburb, is known for its historic "Manitou Days" celebration and its iconic snowman water tower. Located just east of St. Paul, it's a small, established community with a mix of housing types. With a safety score of 46/100 and a population coverage of 12,762, North St. Paul has a total crime rate of 1,841.4 per 100,000 residents.