Is New York City or Richmond Heights Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Richmond Heights is safer than New York City (Safety Score 76/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 980 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 68% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Richmond Heights has a 89% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 789.7x 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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Richmond Heights — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Richmond Heights | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 980.1 | +2,059.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 76.1 | +595.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 9.5 | -5.6 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 19.0 | +4.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 28.6 | +158.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 19.0 | +437.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 904.0 | +1,464.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 152.3 | +2.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 637.6 | +1,377.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 114.2 | +84.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Richmond Heights safer?
Richmond Heights is safer with a total crime rate of 980 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Richmond Heights has 76.1. Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights, OH
Richmond Heights is a suburban city in Cuyahoga County, once home to the Cleveland Zoo's original location. This eastern suburb of Cleveland has a population of over 10,000 residents. With a safety score of 76/100 and a population coverage of 10,509, Richmond Heights has a total crime rate of 980.1 per 100,000 residents.