Is New York City or Portland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Portland is safer than New York City (Safety Score 81/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 832 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 73% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Portland has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 605.7x 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 | 831.9 | +2,207.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 372.2 | +299.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 36.5 | -13.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 0.0 | +187.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 335.7 | +120.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 459.8 | +1,908.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 87.6 | +67.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 313.8 | +1,701.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 58.4 | +140.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Portland safer?
Portland is safer with a total crime rate of 832 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 73% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Portland has 372.2. Portland 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 Portland, TN
Portland, Tennessee, a small city in Sumner County, was once known as "The Strawberry Capital of the World." Situated near the Kentucky border, its population was 14,795 as of the 2020 census. With a safety score of 81/100 and a population coverage of 13,703, Portland has a total crime rate of 831.9 per 100,000 residents.