Is New York City or Toledo Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Toledo (Safety Score 19/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,773 for Toledo — 19% lower. New York City has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 68% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 31.5x 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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Toledo — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 3,773.3 | -733.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 1,041.1 | -369.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 12.1 | -8.2 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 98.6 | -75.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 107.3 | +80.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 823.0 | -366.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,732.2 | -364.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 483.2 | -328.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,844.4 | +170.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 404.7 | -206.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Toledo safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,773 for Toledo — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Toledo has 1,041.1. 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 Toledo, OH
Toledo, a city on the Maumee River near Lake Erie, was once a major glass production hub, earning it the nickname "Glass City." Its population is diverse, with a notable Hispanic community. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 263,668, Toledo has a total crime rate of 3,773.3 per 100,000 residents.