Is New York City or Shreveport Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Shreveport (Safety Score 19/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 5,220 for Shreveport — 42% lower. New York City has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 85% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 47.4x 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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Shreveport — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
Shreveport, LA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Shreveport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 5,220.1 | -2,180.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 1,229.6 | -558.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 26.8 | -22.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 83.4 | -60.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 80.0 | +107.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 1,038.3 | -582.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 3,990.5 | -1,622.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 781.3 | -626.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 2,628.9 | -613.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 580.3 | -381.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Shreveport safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 5,220 for Shreveport — a 42% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Shreveport has 1,229.6. New York City 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 Shreveport, LA
Shreveport, a major city in Northwest Louisiana, sits on the Red River. Historically a river port known for its ties to the oil industry, it's a diverse city with a significant African American population. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 175,092, Shreveport has a total crime rate of 5,220.1 per 100,000 residents.