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Is New York City or Oak Harbor Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Oak Harbor is safer than New York City (Safety Score 75/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 991 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 67% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Oak Harbor has a 98% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 348.5x 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?
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Oak Harbor — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Oak Harbor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 990.9 | +2,048.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 113.4 | +558.1 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 4.2 | -0.3 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 33.6 | -10.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 4.2 | +183.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 71.4 | +384.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 877.5 | +1,490.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 113.4 | +41.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 629.8 | +1,385.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 134.4 | +64.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from New York City, NY to Oak Harbor, WA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Oak Harbor safer?
Oak Harbor is safer with a total crime rate of 991 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Oak Harbor has 113.4. Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor, on Whidbey Island, is home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, a significant employer. Its population of around 25,000 enjoys proximity to Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. With a safety score of 75/100 and a population coverage of 23,817, Oak Harbor has a total crime rate of 990.9 per 100,000 residents.