Is New York City or North St. Paul Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North St. Paul is safer than New York City (Safety Score 45/100 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.
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 2024.
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 45/100 and a population coverage of 12,762, North St. Paul has a total crime rate of 1,841.4 per 100,000 residents.