Is New York City or Redmond Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Redmond is safer than New York City (Safety Score 22/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,870 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 6% lower. New York City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Redmond has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 100.3x 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?
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Redmond — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Redmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,870.2 | +169.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 130.5 | +540.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 29.0 | -5.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 37.5 | +150.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 64.1 | +392.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,739.7 | -371.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 342.0 | -187.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 2,021.9 | -6.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 375.9 | -177.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Redmond safer?
Redmond is safer with a total crime rate of 2,870 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Redmond has 130.5. Redmond 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 Redmond, WA
Redmond, home to Microsoft's headquarters, is a tech-centric city east of Seattle. It's known as the "Bicycle Capital of the Northwest," with a median household income significantly above the national average. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 82,746, Redmond has a total crime rate of 2,870.2 per 100,000 residents.