Is New York City or Sarasota Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sarasota is safer than New York City (Safety Score 36/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,165 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 29% lower. New York City has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 67% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 142.0x 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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Sarasota — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Sarasota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,164.9 | +874.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 549.4 | +122.1 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 12.0 | -8.1 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 39.4 | -16.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 85.6 | +101.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 412.5 | +43.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,615.6 | +752.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 246.4 | -91.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,358.8 | +656.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 10.3 | +188.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Sarasota safer?
Sarasota is safer with a total crime rate of 2,165 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 29% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Sarasota has 549.4. Sarasota 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 Sarasota, FL
Sarasota, Florida, on the Gulf Coast, boasts Ringling Museum’s circus heritage. This city of over 50,000 residents is a popular snowbird destination. With a safety score of 36/100 and a population coverage of 58,432, Sarasota has a total crime rate of 2,164.9 per 100,000 residents.