Is New York City or Pineville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Pineville (Safety Score 19/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 9,479 for Pineville — 68% lower. New York City has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Pineville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 732.5x 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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Pineville — 2-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Pineville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 9,479.3 | -6,439.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 723.7 | -52.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 26.5 | -3.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 194.2 | -6.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 503.1 | -46.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 8,755.5 | -6,387.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 1,156.2 | -1,001.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 6,752.0 | -4,737.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 847.3 | -648.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Pineville safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 9,479 for Pineville — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Pineville has 723.7. New York City 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 Pineville, NC
Pineville, NC, a southern Mecklenburg County town, hosts the President James K. Polk State Historic Site. This suburban community, bordering South Carolina, grew significantly after the construction of I-77. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 11,330, Pineville has a total crime rate of 9,479.3 per 100,000 residents.