Is New York City or Taylor Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Taylor is safer than New York City (Safety Score 22/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,855 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 6% lower. New York City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Taylor has a 60% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 136.9x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Taylor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,854.7 | +185.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 838.3 | -166.8 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 5.0 | -1.0 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 49.5 | -26.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 75.9 | +111.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 707.9 | -251.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,016.4 | +351.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 297.0 | -142.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,371.2 | +643.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 348.2 | -149.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Taylor safer?
Taylor is safer with a total crime rate of 2,855 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Taylor has 838.3. 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 Taylor, MI
Taylor, Michigan, a Downriver community, was once home to the the Detroit House of Correction. Situated south of Detroit, this city in Wayne County is largely residential with some commercial areas. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 60,602, Taylor has a total crime rate of 2,854.7 per 100,000 residents.