Is New York City or Palmer Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Palmer is safer than New York City (Safety Score 77/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 949 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 69% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Palmer has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 662.1x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Palmer — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
New York City, NY
Palmer, MA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Palmer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 949.4 | +2,090.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 375.0 | +296.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 31.9 | -8.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 0.0 | +187.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 343.1 | +113.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 574.4 | +1,793.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 119.7 | +35.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 375.0 | +1,640.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 79.8 | +118.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Palmer safer?
Palmer is safer with a total crime rate of 949 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 69% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Palmer has 375.0. Palmer 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 Palmer, MA
Palmer, Massachusetts, a rural town in Hampden County, is known for its "Four Corners" where four distinct villages meet. Historically, it was a significant railroad hub, once home to a major roundhouse and repair shop. With a safety score of 77/100 and a population coverage of 12,534, Palmer has a total crime rate of 949.4 per 100,000 residents.