Is New York City or South Salt Lake Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than South Salt Lake (Safety Score 19/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 6,641 for South Salt Lake — 54% lower. New York City has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where New York City has a 60% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 320.1x 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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South Salt Lake — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
South Salt Lake, UT
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | South Salt Lake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 6,641.0 | -3,601.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 767.5 | -96.0 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 7.7 | -3.8 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 158.1 | -134.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 150.4 | +37.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 451.2 | +5.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 5,873.5 | -3,505.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 620.9 | -466.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 4,666.4 | -2,651.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 586.2 | -387.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or South Salt Lake safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 6,641 for South Salt Lake — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while South Salt Lake has 767.5. 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 South Salt Lake, UT
South Salt Lake, nestled between I-15 and I-80, is a diverse urban area with a significant Hispanic population. Once a farming community, it retains a blue-collar character with many industrial businesses. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 25,930, South Salt Lake has a total crime rate of 6,641.0 per 100,000 residents.