Is New York City or Royal Oak Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Royal Oak is safer than New York City (Safety Score 78/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 926 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 70% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Royal Oak has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 144.9x 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 | Royal Oak | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 925.7 | +2,114.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 124.0 | +547.4 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 7.0 | +16.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 12.2 | +175.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 104.8 | +351.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 801.7 | +1,566.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 64.6 | +90.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 616.5 | +1,398.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 120.5 | +78.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Royal Oak safer?
Royal Oak is safer with a total crime rate of 926 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 70% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Royal Oak has 124.0. Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak, a vibrant Detroit suburb, boasts a rich arts scene with the landmark Emagine Theatre. Its dense population of young professionals and families enjoys a walkable downtown with diverse dining and entertainment. With a safety score of 78/100 and a population coverage of 57,257, Royal Oak has a total crime rate of 925.7 per 100,000 residents.