Is New York City or Oakdale Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Oakdale is safer than New York City (Safety Score 42/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,942 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 36% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oakdale has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 294.2x 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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Oakdale — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Oakdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,942.3 | +1,097.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 180.8 | +490.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 21.3 | +2.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 46.1 | +141.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 113.4 | +342.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,761.5 | +606.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 152.4 | +2.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,506.3 | +508.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 102.8 | +95.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Oakdale safer?
Oakdale is safer with a total crime rate of 1,942 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 36% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Oakdale has 180.8. Oakdale 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 Oakdale, MN
Oakdale, Minnesota, a suburb east of Saint Paul, was once home to a significant portion of the Twin Cities' dairy farms. Its population of over 28,000 residents is generally considered middle to upper-middle class. With a safety score of 42/100 and a population coverage of 28,214, Oakdale has a total crime rate of 1,942.3 per 100,000 residents.