Is New York City or Owosso Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Owosso is safer than New York City (Safety Score 52/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,643 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 46% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Owosso has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 570.7x 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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Owosso — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Owosso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,643.4 | +1,396.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 570.7 | +100.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 110.0 | -86.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 13.8 | +173.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 440.1 | +16.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,072.7 | +1,295.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 206.3 | -51.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 811.4 | +1,203.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 55.0 | +143.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Owosso safer?
Owosso is safer with a total crime rate of 1,643 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Owosso has 570.7. Owosso 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 Owosso, MI
Owosso, a city of about 15,000 in Shiawassee County, sits along the Shiawassee River. It was once home to James Oliver Curwood, a renowned novelist and conservationist. With a safety score of 52/100 and a population coverage of 14,543, Owosso has a total crime rate of 1,643.4 per 100,000 residents.