Is New York City or Sapulpa Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sapulpa is safer than New York City (Safety Score 54/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,582 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 48% lower. New York City has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sapulpa has a 91% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 355.9x 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?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Sapulpa — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Sapulpa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,582.2 | +1,457.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 188.7 | +482.8 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 4.3 | -0.4 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 25.7 | -2.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 17.2 | +170.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 137.2 | +319.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,393.5 | +974.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 274.4 | -119.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,024.8 | +990.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 94.3 | +104.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Sapulpa safer?
Sapulpa is safer with a total crime rate of 1,582 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 48% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Sapulpa has 188.7. Sapulpa 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 Sapulpa, OK
Sapulpa, Oklahoma, a city bisected by Route 66, was once a thriving railroad town and is now home to the Waite Phillips filling station museum. Located southwest of Tulsa, it has a population of around 22,000 residents. With a safety score of 54/100 and a population coverage of 23,322, Sapulpa has a total crime rate of 1,582.2 per 100,000 residents.