Is New York City or Searcy Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Searcy is safer than New York City (Safety Score 25/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,667 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 12% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Searcy has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 344.3x 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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Searcy — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
Searcy, AR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Searcy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,667.2 | +372.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 398.2 | +273.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 53.9 | -30.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 29.0 | +158.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 315.3 | +141.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,269.0 | +99.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 178.4 | -23.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,916.4 | +98.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 174.2 | +24.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Searcy safer?
Searcy is safer with a total crime rate of 2,667 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 12% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Searcy has 398.2. Searcy 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 Searcy, AR
Searcy, Arkansas, home to Harding University, is a city in White County with a population of about 28,000. It sits in the Little Red River valley, roughly 50 miles northeast of Little Rock. With a safety score of 25/100 and a population coverage of 24,108, Searcy has a total crime rate of 2,667.2 per 100,000 residents.