Is New York City or Placerville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Placerville is safer than New York City (Safety Score 38/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,107 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 31% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Placerville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 780.6x 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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Placerville — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Placerville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,106.9 | +932.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 583.2 | +88.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 65.8 | -42.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 56.4 | +131.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 460.9 | -4.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,523.7 | +844.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 319.8 | -165.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,100.5 | +914.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 103.5 | +95.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Placerville safer?
Placerville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,107 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 31% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Placerville has 583.2. Placerville 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 Placerville, CA
Placerville, once "Hangtown" during the Gold Rush, is a historic city in El Dorado County. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, its population is around 12,000 residents. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 10,632, Placerville has a total crime rate of 2,106.9 per 100,000 residents.