Is New York City or Round Lake Beach Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Round Lake Beach is safer than New York City (Safety Score 75/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 983 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 68% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Round Lake Beach has a 90% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 311.5x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Round Lake Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 983.3 | +2,056.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 82.6 | +588.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 3.8 | +0.2 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 11.3 | +12.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 18.8 | +168.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 48.8 | +407.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 900.8 | +1,467.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 82.6 | +72.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 784.4 | +1,230.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 33.8 | +164.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Round Lake Beach safer?
Round Lake Beach is safer with a total crime rate of 983 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Round Lake Beach has 82.6. Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake Beach, IL
Round Lake Beach, a village in Lake County, Illinois, was incorporated in 1937. It is home to a diverse population, with a significant Hispanic community, and features numerous small lakes and ponds. With a safety score of 75/100 and a population coverage of 26,644, Round Lake Beach has a total crime rate of 983.3 per 100,000 residents.