Is New York City or Ramsey Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Ramsey is safer than New York City (Safety Score 90/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 580 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 81% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Ramsey has a 98% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 288.0x 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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Ramsey — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Ramsey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 579.6 | +2,460.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 62.5 | +609.0 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 6.9 | -3.0 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 10.4 | +13.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 3.5 | +184.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 41.7 | +414.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 517.1 | +1,851.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 107.6 | +47.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 395.7 | +1,619.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 13.9 | +184.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Ramsey safer?
Ramsey is safer with a total crime rate of 580 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 81% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Ramsey has 62.5. Ramsey 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 Ramsey, MN
Ramsey, a northern Twin Cities suburb, is known for its annual Ramsey Happy Days festival. Situated along the Rum River, it has seen significant growth in recent decades, with a population approaching 30,000. With a safety score of 90/100 and a population coverage of 28,813, Ramsey has a total crime rate of 579.6 per 100,000 residents.