Is New York City or Paris Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Paris is safer than New York City (Safety Score 77/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 945 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 69% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Paris has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 825.2x 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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Paris — 2-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 944.6 | +2,095.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 139.2 | +532.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 19.9 | +3.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 9.9 | +177.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 99.4 | +356.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 805.4 | +1,562.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 169.0 | -14.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 487.2 | +1,527.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 149.2 | +49.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Paris safer?
Paris is safer with a total crime rate of 945 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 Paris has 139.2. Paris 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 Paris, KY
Paris, Kentucky, the "Thoroughbred Capital of the World," is a small city in Bourbon County. Nestled in Kentucky's Bluegrass Region, it boasts a population around 10,000. With a safety score of 77/100 and a population coverage of 10,057, Paris has a total crime rate of 944.6 per 100,000 residents.