Is New York City or Pittsburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Pittsburg is safer than New York City (Safety Score 26/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,609 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 14% lower. New York City has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Pittsburg has a 40% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 109.7x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Pittsburg — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Pittsburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,609.1 | +430.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 460.2 | +211.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 2.6 | +1.3 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 37.0 | -13.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 112.4 | +75.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 308.1 | +148.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,148.9 | +219.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 321.3 | -166.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,024.9 | +990.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 802.7 | -604.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Pittsburg safer?
Pittsburg is safer with a total crime rate of 2,609 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Pittsburg has 460.2. Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg, CA
Pittsburg, California, once a thriving fishing port, sits on the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. This diverse East Bay city has a population of over 76,000, with a significant Hispanic and Latino presence. With a safety score of 26/100 and a population coverage of 75,621, Pittsburg has a total crime rate of 2,609.1 per 100,000 residents.