Is New York City or Rowlett Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Rowlett is safer than New York City (Safety Score 58/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,457 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 52% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Rowlett has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 120.0x 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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Rowlett — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Rowlett | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,456.6 | +1,583.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 151.9 | +519.6 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 26.0 | -2.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 15.9 | +171.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 109.9 | +346.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,304.7 | +1,063.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 105.6 | +49.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,077.6 | +937.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 121.5 | +77.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Rowlett safer?
Rowlett is safer with a total crime rate of 1,457 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 52% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Rowlett has 151.9. Rowlett 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 Rowlett, TX
Rowlett, Texas, a Dallas suburb, sits primarily on Lake Ray Hubbard, making it a lakeside community. The city's name is derived from a civil engineer, Captain Daniel Rowlett. Most residents are between 25 and 64 years old. With a safety score of 58/100 and a population coverage of 69,135, Rowlett has a total crime rate of 1,456.6 per 100,000 residents.