Is New York City or Oregon Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Oregon (Safety Score 19/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 4,399 for Oregon — 31% lower. New York City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Oregon has a 95% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 422.6x 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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Oregon — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Oregon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 4,399.4 | -1,359.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 193.5 | +477.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 5.1 | -1.2 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 35.6 | -12.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 10.2 | +177.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 142.6 | +313.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 4,205.9 | -1,837.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 188.4 | -33.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 3,920.8 | -1,905.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 96.8 | +101.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Oregon safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 4,399 for Oregon — a 31% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Oregon has 193.5. Oregon 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 Oregon, OH
Oregon, Ohio, a suburb of Toledo, is known for Pearson Metropark, a popular recreational area. This Lucas County community is home to a diverse population of around 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 19,639, Oregon has a total crime rate of 4,399.4 per 100,000 residents.