Is New York City or Prior Lake Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Prior Lake is safer than New York City (Safety Score 68/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,179 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 61% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Prior Lake has a 96% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 294.7x 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 SAFER than New York City, NY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Prior Lake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,178.9 | +1,860.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 106.5 | +564.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 3.6 | +0.4 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 32.0 | -8.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 7.1 | +180.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 63.9 | +392.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,072.3 | +1,295.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 63.9 | +90.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 955.2 | +1,059.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 53.3 | +145.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Prior Lake safer?
Prior Lake is safer with a total crime rate of 1,179 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 61% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Prior Lake has 106.5. Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake, MN
Prior Lake, Minnesota, a southern suburb of Minneapolis, is named for its large lake and is home to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. It's a growing, affluent community with a median household income significantly above the state average. With a safety score of 68/100 and a population coverage of 28,163, Prior Lake has a total crime rate of 1,178.9 per 100,000 residents.