Is New York City or Northbrook Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Northbrook is safer than New York City (Safety Score 66/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,226 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 60% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Northbrook has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 246.9x 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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Northbrook — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
Northbrook, IL
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Northbrook | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,225.8 | +1,813.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 17.9 | +653.6 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 11.9 | +11.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 0.0 | +187.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 6.0 | +450.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,208.0 | +1,160.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 333.2 | -178.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 812.3 | +1,202.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 62.5 | +136.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Northbrook safer?
Northbrook is safer with a total crime rate of 1,226 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 60% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Northbrook has 17.9. Northbrook 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 Northbrook, IL
Northbrook, a affluent Chicago suburb, is home to the Ed Rudolph Velodrome, a historic outdoor cycling track. Situated primarily within Cook County, its residents enjoy a high median household income. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 33,610, Northbrook has a total crime rate of 1,225.8 per 100,000 residents.