Is New York City or Rexburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Rexburg is safer than New York City (Safety Score 89/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 593 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 81% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Rexburg has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 206.6x 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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Rexburg — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Rexburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 592.6 | +2,447.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 69.7 | +601.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 2.5 | +1.4 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 22.4 | +1.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 0.0 | +187.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 44.8 | +411.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 522.9 | +1,845.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 39.8 | +114.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 463.1 | +1,551.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 19.9 | +178.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Rexburg safer?
Rexburg is safer with a total crime rate of 593 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 Rexburg has 69.7. Rexburg 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 Rexburg, ID
Rexburg, Idaho, a city in the Upper Snake River Valley, is home to Brigham Young University-Idaho. Its population is predominantly young adults, many of whom are students or recent graduates. With a safety score of 89/100 and a population coverage of 40,164, Rexburg has a total crime rate of 592.6 per 100,000 residents.