Is New York City or Russellville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Russellville is safer than New York City (Safety Score 49/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,734 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 43% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Russellville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 281.6x 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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Russellville — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Russellville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,734.1 | +1,305.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 349.5 | +321.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 23.8 | -0.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 6.8 | +180.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 319.0 | +137.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,384.6 | +983.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 105.2 | +49.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,214.9 | +800.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 64.5 | +134.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Russellville safer?
Russellville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,734 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 43% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Russellville has 349.5. Russellville 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 Russellville, AR
Russellville, nestled in the Arkansas River Valley, is home to Arkansas Tech University. This Pope County seat, with a population around 28,000, sits near Lake Dardanelle, a popular recreation spot. With a safety score of 49/100 and a population coverage of 29,467, Russellville has a total crime rate of 1,734.1 per 100,000 residents.