Is New York City or Strongsville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Strongsville is safer than New York City (Safety Score 62/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,355 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 55% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Strongsville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 182.0x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Strongsville — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
Strongsville, OH
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Strongsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 1,355.3 | +1,684.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 72.4 | +599.1 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 19.7 | +3.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 6.6 | +180.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 46.1 | +410.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,282.9 | +1,085.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 50.4 | +104.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,193.0 | +822.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 39.5 | +159.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Strongsville safer?
Strongsville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,355 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 55% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Strongsville has 72.4. Strongsville 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 Strongsville, OH
Strongsville, a southwest suburb of Cleveland, boasts a rich agricultural past and hosts the annual Homecoming festival. Its population of over 46,000 residents is primarily white. With a safety score of 62/100 and a population coverage of 45,600, Strongsville has a total crime rate of 1,355.3 per 100,000 residents.