Is New York City or Richland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Richland is safer than New York City (Safety Score 36/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,190 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 28% lower. New York City has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Richland has a 83% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 128.2x 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 SAFER than New York City, NY?
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Richland — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Richland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,190.4 | +849.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 250.3 | +421.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 1.5 | +2.4 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 61.8 | -38.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 32.4 | +155.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 154.5 | +301.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,940.2 | +428.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 233.3 | -78.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,432.0 | +583.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 275.0 | -76.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Richland safer?
Richland is safer with a total crime rate of 2,190 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 28% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Richland has 250.3. Richland 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 Richland, WA
Richland, a city in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers, was a key site for the Manhattan Project. Its population is around 60,000, with a notable number of engineers and scientists. With a safety score of 36/100 and a population coverage of 64,736, Richland has a total crime rate of 2,190.4 per 100,000 residents.