Is New York City or Papillion Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Papillion is safer than New York City (Safety Score 73/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,038 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 66% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Papillion has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 351.7x 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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Papillion — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Papillion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,038.3 | +2,001.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 33.9 | +637.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 25.4 | -2.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 4.2 | +183.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 4.2 | +452.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,004.4 | +1,363.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 42.4 | +112.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 894.2 | +1,120.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 67.8 | +130.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Papillion safer?
Papillion is safer with a total crime rate of 1,038 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 66% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Papillion has 33.9. Papillion 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 Papillion, NE
Papillion, a southwestern suburb of Omaha, is the Sarpy County seat, known for its historic downtown and annual Papillion Days festival. Its population is approximately 25,000. With a safety score of 73/100 and a population coverage of 23,597, Papillion has a total crime rate of 1,038.3 per 100,000 residents.