Is New York City or Owatonna Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Owatonna is safer than New York City (Safety Score 76/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 971 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 68% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Owatonna has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 312.3x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Owatonna | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 970.9 | +2,068.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 150.5 | +520.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 37.6 | -14.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 7.5 | +179.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 105.4 | +350.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 820.4 | +1,547.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 109.1 | +45.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 624.7 | +1,390.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 86.6 | +112.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Owatonna safer?
Owatonna is safer with a total crime rate of 971 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Owatonna has 150.5. Owatonna 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 Owatonna, MN
Owatonna, Minnesota, a city of about 26,000 residents in Steele County, is home to the National Farmers' Bank, a Louis Sullivan-designed architectural masterpiece. Situated at the confluence of the Straight and Maple Rivers, its economy has historical roots in agriculture and manufacturing. With a safety score of 76/100 and a population coverage of 26,573, Owatonna has a total crime rate of 970.9 per 100,000 residents.