Is New York City or Richmond Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Richmond is safer than New York City (Safety Score 36/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,188 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 Richmond has a 75% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 218.0x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,188.0 | +851.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 215.4 | +456.1 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 5.3 | -1.3 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 57.8 | -34.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 47.3 | +140.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 105.1 | +351.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,972.6 | +395.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 328.3 | -173.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,457.8 | +557.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 186.5 | +12.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Richmond safer?
Richmond is safer with a total crime rate of 2,188 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 Richmond has 215.4. Richmond 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, KY
Richmond, Kentucky, home to Eastern Kentucky University, is a city in Madison County, located in the Bluegrass region. Its population was over 36,000 in 2020. With a safety score of 36/100 and a population coverage of 38,072, Richmond has a total crime rate of 2,188.0 per 100,000 residents.