Is New York City or Oregon Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Oregon is safer than New York City (Safety Score 98/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 321 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 89% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oregon has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 701.4x 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 | 321.1 | +2,718.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 42.3 | +629.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 16.9 | +6.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 0.0 | +187.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 25.4 | +430.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 278.9 | +2,089.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 42.3 | +112.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 228.2 | +1,786.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 8.5 | +190.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Oregon safer?
Oregon is safer with a total crime rate of 321 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 89% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Oregon has 42.3. 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, WI
Oregon, WI, a village just south of Madison, was incorporated in 1881. It sits in the rolling farmlands of Dane County, home to over 10,000 residents. With a safety score of 98/100 and a population coverage of 11,833, Oregon has a total crime rate of 321.1 per 100,000 residents.