Is New York City or Poland Township Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Poland Township is safer than New York City (Safety Score 96/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 408 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 87% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Poland Township has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 690.5x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Poland Township — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Poland Township | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 407.7 | +2,632.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 49.9 | +621.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 8.3 | +15.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 16.6 | +170.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 25.0 | +431.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 357.8 | +2,010.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 91.5 | +63.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 266.3 | +1,748.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 0.0 | +198.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Poland Township safer?
Poland Township is safer with a total crime rate of 408 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 87% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Poland Township has 49.9. Poland Township 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 Poland Township, OH
Poland Township, Ohio, a historic area settled in the late 1700s, is a suburban community in Mahoning County. It is home to roughly 15,000 residents, bordering the city of Youngstown to its north. With a safety score of 96/100 and a population coverage of 12,019, Poland Township has a total crime rate of 407.7 per 100,000 residents.