Is New York City or Plano Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Plano is safer than New York City (Safety Score 88/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 641 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 79% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Plano has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 641.3x 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 SAFER than New York City, NY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 641.3 | +2,398.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 69.5 | +601.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 7.7 | -3.8 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 54.1 | -30.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 0.0 | +187.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 7.7 | +448.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 571.8 | +1,796.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 30.9 | +123.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 517.7 | +1,497.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 23.2 | +175.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Plano safer?
Plano is safer with a total crime rate of 641 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 79% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Plano has 69.5. Plano 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 Plano, IL
Plano, Illinois, a small Kendall County city, is known for hosting Farnsworth House, a modernist architectural marvel. Located along the Fox River, its population is primarily working-class families. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 12,942, Plano has a total crime rate of 641.3 per 100,000 residents.