Is New York City or Stevens Point Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Stevens Point is safer than New York City (Safety Score 82/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 787 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 74% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Stevens Point has a 98% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 321.9x 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?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Stevens Point | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 787.3 | +2,252.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 166.8 | +504.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 3.9 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 38.8 | -15.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 3.9 | +183.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 116.4 | +339.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 620.5 | +1,747.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 50.4 | +104.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 546.9 | +1,468.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 23.3 | +175.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Stevens Point safer?
Stevens Point is safer with a total crime rate of 787 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 74% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Stevens Point has 166.8. Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point, WI
Stevens Point, a city of 26,000 in central Wisconsin, is home to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Historically, it was a major lumber town, strategically located on the Wisconsin River. With a safety score of 82/100 and a population coverage of 25,784, Stevens Point has a total crime rate of 787.3 per 100,000 residents.