Is New York City or Norwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Norwood is safer than New York City (Safety Score 79/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 880 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 71% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Norwood has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 261.8x 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?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Norwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 880.0 | +2,159.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 167.2 | +504.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 3.2 | +20.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 9.5 | +178.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 154.6 | +301.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 712.8 | +1,655.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 53.6 | +101.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 545.7 | +1,469.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 113.6 | +85.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Norwood safer?
Norwood is safer with a total crime rate of 880 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 71% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Norwood has 167.2. Norwood 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 Norwood, MA
Norwood, a Middlesex County town, is home to the historic Norwood Theatre. This suburban community, once a hub for printing, lies just southwest of Boston. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 31,704, Norwood has a total crime rate of 880.0 per 100,000 residents.