Is New York City or Sammamish Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sammamish is safer than New York City (Safety Score 91/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 567 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 81% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Sammamish has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 129.0x 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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Sammamish — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Sammamish | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 567.1 | +2,472.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 28.0 | +643.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 12.4 | +11.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 1.6 | +185.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 14.0 | +442.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 539.2 | +1,829.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 80.8 | +73.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 394.7 | +1,620.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 63.7 | +134.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Sammamish safer?
Sammamish is safer with a total crime rate of 567 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 81% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Sammamish has 28.0. Sammamish 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 Sammamish, WA
Sammamish, a lakeside suburb east of Seattle, incorporated in 1999. It is known for its affluent, highly educated population and numerous parks and natural areas. With a safety score of 91/100 and a population coverage of 64,358, Sammamish has a total crime rate of 567.1 per 100,000 residents.