Is New York City or Pittsburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Pittsburg (Safety Score 19/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,860 for Pittsburg — 21% lower. New York City has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Pittsburg has a 84% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 405.5x 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?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Pittsburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 3,860.3 | -820.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 366.5 | +305.0 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 4.9 | -1.0 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 39.1 | -15.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 29.3 | +158.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 293.2 | +163.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 3,493.8 | -1,125.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 351.8 | -197.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 2,829.2 | -814.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 312.7 | -114.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Pittsburg safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,860 for Pittsburg — a 21% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Pittsburg has 366.5. 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, KS
Pittsburg, Kansas, a city in Crawford County, was founded as a coal mining town in the late 19th century. Home to Pittsburg State University, it's a regional hub in Southeast Kansas with a population around 20,000. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 20,465, Pittsburg has a total crime rate of 3,860.3 per 100,000 residents.