Is New York City or St. Charles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, St. Charles is safer than New York City (Safety Score 74/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,023 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 66% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where St. Charles has a 90% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 115.0x 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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St. Charles — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | St. Charles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,023.0 | +2,016.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 135.8 | +535.6 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 4.2 | -0.2 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 18.0 | +5.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 18.0 | +169.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 94.3 | +362.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 887.1 | +1,481.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 54.1 | +100.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 702.8 | +1,312.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 130.3 | +68.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or St. Charles safer?
St. Charles is safer with a total crime rate of 1,023 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 66% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while St. Charles has 135.8. St. Charles 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 St. Charles, MO
St. Charles, Missouri, a historic city along the Missouri River, served as the first state capital. It's the county seat of St. Charles County, a rapidly growing area in greater St. Louis. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 72,143, St. Charles has a total crime rate of 1,023.0 per 100,000 residents.