Is New York City or Satellite Beach Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Satellite Beach is safer than New York City (Safety Score 95/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 422 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 86% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Satellite Beach has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 729.3x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Satellite Beach — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Satellite Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 421.8 | +2,617.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 43.9 | +627.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 0.0 | +23.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 8.8 | +178.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 35.2 | +421.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 377.9 | +1,990.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 52.7 | +102.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 307.6 | +1,707.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 17.6 | +181.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Satellite Beach safer?
Satellite Beach is safer with a total crime rate of 422 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 86% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Satellite Beach has 43.9. Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach, FL
Satellite Beach, Florida, a barrier island community, was originally a military reservation. It's home to a significant population of retirees and space industry professionals. With a safety score of 95/100 and a population coverage of 11,380, Satellite Beach has a total crime rate of 421.8 per 100,000 residents.