Is New York City or Roseville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Roseville (Safety Score 19/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 8,897 for Roseville — 66% lower. New York City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Roseville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 233.7x 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 SAFER than New York City, NY?
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Roseville — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Roseville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 8,896.8 | -5,857.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 399.9 | +271.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 50.7 | -27.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 126.7 | +60.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 222.5 | +233.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 8,496.9 | -6,128.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 588.6 | -433.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 7,649.2 | -5,634.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 259.1 | -60.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Roseville safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 8,897 for Roseville — a 66% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Roseville has 399.9. Roseville 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 Roseville, MN
Roseville, Minnesota, a first-ring suburb of Saint Paul, is home to the state's first Target store. Its central location between the Twin Cities contributes to its robust retail and commercial presence. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 35,507, Roseville has a total crime rate of 8,896.8 per 100,000 residents.