Is New York City or Ripon Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Ripon is safer than New York City (Safety Score 73/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,034 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 66% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Ripon has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 517.0x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Ripon — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
Ripon, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Ripon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,034.1 | +2,005.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 168.2 | +503.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 74.8 | -51.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 12.5 | +175.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 81.0 | +375.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 865.9 | +1,502.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 162.0 | -7.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 660.3 | +1,354.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 43.6 | +154.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Ripon safer?
Ripon is safer with a total crime rate of 1,034 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 66% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Ripon has 168.2. Ripon 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 Ripon, CA
Ripon, incorporated in 1910, is a small San Joaquin Valley city known for its Almond Festival. Located in Stanislaus County, it has a population of around 16,000 residents. With a safety score of 73/100 and a population coverage of 16,053, Ripon has a total crime rate of 1,034.1 per 100,000 residents.