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Is New York City, NY or Portland, OR Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City, NY is safer than Portland, OR (Safety Score 19/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 6,247 for Portland, OR — 51% lower. New York City has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 64% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 13.3x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Portland — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 6,246.7 | -3,207.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 720.5 | -49.0 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 10.8 | -6.8 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 50.9 | -27.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 177.4 | +10.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 481.2 | -25.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 5,526.2 | -3,158.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 727.4 | -572.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 3,921.3 | -1,906.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 877.6 | -679.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from New York City, NY to Portland, OR?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Portland safer?
New York City, NY is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 6,247 for Portland, OR — a 51% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Portland has 720.5. New York City 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.