Is New York City or O'fallon Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, O'fallon is safer than New York City (Safety Score 66/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,215 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 robbery, where O'fallon has a 93% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 260.5x 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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O'fallon — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
O'fallon, IL
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | O'fallon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,214.8 | +1,824.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 194.6 | +476.8 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 3.1 | +0.8 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 31.4 | -8.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 12.6 | +174.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 147.5 | +308.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,020.2 | +1,348.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 182.1 | -27.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 678.1 | +1,337.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 160.1 | +38.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or O'fallon safer?
O'fallon is safer with a total crime rate of 1,215 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 O'fallon has 194.6. O'fallon 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 O'fallon, IL
O'Fallon, Illinois, a city in St. Clair County, was founded in 1854 near the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad. It's a growing suburban community in the Metro East region, east of St. Louis, Missouri. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 31,856, O'fallon has a total crime rate of 1,214.8 per 100,000 residents.