Is New York City or Southgate Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Southgate is safer than New York City (Safety Score 29/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,467 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 19% lower. New York City has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Southgate has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 289.2x 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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Southgate — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Southgate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,466.7 | +573.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 449.5 | +222.0 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 31.4 | -8.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 31.4 | +156.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 383.3 | +73.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,017.3 | +351.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 181.2 | -26.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,543.5 | +471.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 292.7 | -94.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Southgate safer?
Southgate is safer with a total crime rate of 2,467 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Southgate has 449.5. Southgate 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 Southgate, MI
Southgate, Michigan, a Downriver community, was incorporated from parts of Ecorse and Taylor townships. It is home to a significant portion of Wayne County's population, with a diverse mix of residential and commercial areas. With a safety score of 29/100 and a population coverage of 28,702, Southgate has a total crime rate of 2,466.7 per 100,000 residents.