Is New York City or Robinson Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Robinson is safer than New York City (Safety Score 88/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 623 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 80% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Robinson has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 630.4x 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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Robinson — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Robinson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 622.9 | +2,416.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 121.5 | +549.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 7.6 | +15.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 7.6 | +179.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 106.3 | +349.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 501.3 | +1,866.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 106.3 | +48.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 357.0 | +1,658.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 38.0 | +160.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Robinson safer?
Robinson is safer with a total crime rate of 623 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 80% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Robinson has 121.5. Robinson 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 Robinson, TX
Robinson, Texas, a city in McLennan County, was incorporated in 1955. This growing community, home to Robinson High School, lies just south of Waco and has a population of over 11,000 residents. With a safety score of 88/100 and a population coverage of 13,165, Robinson has a total crime rate of 622.9 per 100,000 residents.