Is New York City or Sand Springs Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Sand Springs is safer than New York City (Safety Score 19/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 3,010 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 1% lower. New York City has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sand Springs has a 89% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 412.2x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Sand Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 3,010.0 | +29.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 248.4 | +423.1 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 5.0 | -1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 24.8 | -1.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 19.9 | +167.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 193.7 | +262.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,761.6 | -393.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 243.4 | -88.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 2,269.9 | -254.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 248.4 | -49.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Sand Springs safer?
Sand Springs is safer with a total crime rate of 3,010 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Sand Springs has 248.4. Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs, OK
Sand Springs, a Tulsa suburb, was founded by Charles Page as a home for orphans and widows. Situated along the Arkansas River, its population is around 20,000. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 20,133, Sand Springs has a total crime rate of 3,010.0 per 100,000 residents.