Is New York City or Norwalk Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Norwalk is safer than New York City (Safety Score 87/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 653 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 79% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Norwalk has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 483.5x 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 York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Norwalk — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Norwalk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 652.5 | +2,387.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 40.8 | +630.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 17.5 | +5.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 0.0 | +187.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 23.3 | +432.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 611.8 | +1,756.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 35.0 | +119.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 559.3 | +1,455.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 17.5 | +181.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Norwalk safer?
Norwalk is safer with a total crime rate of 653 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 79% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Norwalk has 40.8. Norwalk 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 Norwalk, OH
Norwalk, the "Maple City," is a county seat in Huron County, Ohio. Situated roughly halfway between Cleveland and Toledo, its population was 17,012 as of 2020. With a safety score of 87/100 and a population coverage of 17,164, Norwalk has a total crime rate of 652.5 per 100,000 residents.