Is New York City or Sartell Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Sartell is safer than New York City (Safety Score 63/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,310 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 57% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Sartell has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 418.2x 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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Sartell — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Sartell | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,310.2 | +1,729.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 65.5 | +605.9 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 20.2 | +3.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 5.0 | +182.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 40.3 | +415.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,244.7 | +1,123.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 55.4 | +99.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,184.2 | +830.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 5.0 | +193.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Sartell safer?
Sartell is safer with a total crime rate of 1,310 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 57% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Sartell has 65.5. Sartell 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 Sartell, MN
Sartell, Minnesota, a growing city along the Mississippi River, boasts a rich paper mill heritage. It's largely a suburban community, part of the St. Cloud metropolitan area. With a safety score of 63/100 and a population coverage of 19,845, Sartell has a total crime rate of 1,310.2 per 100,000 residents.