Is New York City or Saginaw Township Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Saginaw Township is safer than New York City (Safety Score 53/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,600 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 47% lower. New York City has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Saginaw Township has a 90% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 203.1x 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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Saginaw Township — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
Saginaw Township, MI
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Saginaw Township | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,600.4 | +1,439.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 173.8 | +497.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 4.9 | -1.0 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 31.8 | -8.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 19.6 | +167.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 117.5 | +338.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,426.7 | +941.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 173.8 | -19.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,142.8 | +872.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 110.1 | +88.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Saginaw Township safer?
Saginaw Township is safer with a total crime rate of 1,600 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 47% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Saginaw Township has 173.8. Saginaw Township 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 Saginaw Township, MI
Saginaw Township, a suburban area in Saginaw County, borders the City of Saginaw. It's home to the Saginaw Spirit OHL hockey team and has a population of around 40,000 residents. With a safety score of 53/100 and a population coverage of 40,864, Saginaw Township has a total crime rate of 1,600.4 per 100,000 residents.