Is New York City or Peoria Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Peoria is safer than New York City (Safety Score 58/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,463 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 52% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Peoria has a 87% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 41.3x 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?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Peoria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,463.3 | +1,576.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 258.1 | +413.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 1.5 | +2.4 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 43.3 | -19.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 24.4 | +163.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 185.5 | +270.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,205.1 | +1,163.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 150.7 | +4.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 906.7 | +1,108.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 147.7 | +50.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Peoria safer?
Peoria is safer with a total crime rate of 1,463 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 52% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Peoria has 258.1. Peoria 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 Peoria, AZ
Peoria, Arizona, a Phoenix suburb incorporated in 1954, spans both Maricopa and Yavapai counties. This growing city in the Sonoran Desert is home to Lake Pleasant Regional Park, a popular recreation spot. With a safety score of 58/100 and a population coverage of 201,056, Peoria has a total crime rate of 1,463.3 per 100,000 residents.