Is New York City or River Grove Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, River Grove is safer than New York City (Safety Score 56/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,532 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 50% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where River Grove has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 814.8x 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?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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River Grove — 2-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | River Grove | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,531.5 | +1,508.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 88.4 | +583.1 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 19.6 | +3.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 39.3 | +148.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 29.5 | +426.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,443.2 | +925.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 608.7 | -453.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 657.8 | +1,357.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 176.7 | +21.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or River Grove safer?
River Grove is safer with a total crime rate of 1,532 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 50% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while River Grove has 88.4. River Grove 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 River Grove, IL
River Grove, a small Cook County village bordering Chicago, is home to Triton College. Settled along the Des Plaines River, it was incorporated in 1912. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 10,186, River Grove has a total crime rate of 1,531.5 per 100,000 residents.