Is New York City or Rantoul Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Rantoul is safer than New York City (Safety Score 33/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,324 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 24% lower. New York City has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Rantoul has a 59% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 701.2x 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?
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Rantoul — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Rantoul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,323.6 | +716.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 549.2 | +122.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 8.5 | -4.5 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 67.6 | -44.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 76.1 | +111.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 397.1 | +59.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,774.4 | +593.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 566.1 | -411.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,073.1 | +941.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 135.2 | +63.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Rantoul safer?
Rantoul is safer with a total crime rate of 2,324 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Rantoul has 549.2. Rantoul 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 Rantoul, IL
Rantoul, a village in Champaign County, was once home to Chanute Air Force Base. This community of around 13,000 residents is located in Central Illinois' agricultural heartland. With a safety score of 33/100 and a population coverage of 11,835, Rantoul has a total crime rate of 2,323.6 per 100,000 residents.