Is New York City or Pendleton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Pendleton (Safety Score 19/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,090 for Pendleton — 2% lower. New York City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Pendleton has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 477.5x 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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Pendleton — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
Pendleton, OR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Pendleton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 3,089.8 | -50.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 408.5 | +262.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 103.6 | -80.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 23.0 | +164.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 281.9 | +174.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,681.2 | -313.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 258.9 | -104.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 2,192.2 | -177.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 230.2 | -31.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Pendleton safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,090 for Pendleton — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Pendleton has 408.5. Pendleton 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 Pendleton, OR
Pendleton, Oregon, a city of about 17,000 in Umatilla County, is famous for its annual Pendleton Round-Up rodeo. Situated along the Umatilla River in Eastern Oregon, it was once a major wheat shipping hub. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 17,380, Pendleton has a total crime rate of 3,089.8 per 100,000 residents.