Is New York City or Roswell Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Roswell (Safety Score 19/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,359 for Roswell — 10% lower. New York City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Roswell has a 77% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 177.8x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Roswell — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Roswell | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 3,359.3 | -319.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 850.5 | -179.1 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 12.9 | -8.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 81.4 | -58.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 42.9 | +144.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 711.3 | -255.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,508.7 | -140.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 428.5 | -273.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,883.2 | +131.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 197.1 | +1.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Roswell safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,359 for Roswell — a 10% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Roswell has 850.5. New York City 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 Roswell, NM
Roswell, a city in southeastern New Mexico, is globally known for the alleged 1947 UFO incident. Its desert climate and relatively remote location contribute to a close-knit community of around 48,000 residents. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 46,677, Roswell has a total crime rate of 3,359.3 per 100,000 residents.