Is New York City or Shawnee Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Shawnee is safer than New York City (Safety Score 39/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,050 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 33% lower. New York City has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Shawnee has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 118.4x 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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Shawnee — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Shawnee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,050.3 | +989.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 278.2 | +393.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 15.7 | +7.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 5.7 | +181.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 255.4 | +200.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,772.0 | +596.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 219.7 | -65.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,352.6 | +662.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 199.8 | -1.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Shawnee safer?
Shawnee is safer with a total crime rate of 2,050 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 33% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Shawnee has 278.2. Shawnee 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 Shawnee, KS
Shawnee, Kansas, a western suburb of Kansas City, boasts a rich history, including its founding as a Shawnee Indian Mission in the 1830s. This family-friendly community in Johnson County has a median household income significantly above the national average. With a safety score of 39/100 and a population coverage of 70,089, Shawnee has a total crime rate of 2,050.3 per 100,000 residents.