Is New York City or Upper Arlington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Upper Arlington is safer than New York City (Safety Score 81/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 827 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 73% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Upper Arlington has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 234.4x 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 | Upper Arlington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 827.5 | +2,212.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 28.2 | +643.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 8.5 | +14.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 14.1 | +173.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 5.7 | +450.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 799.2 | +1,569.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 81.9 | +72.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 590.2 | +1,424.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 127.1 | +71.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Upper Arlington safer?
Upper Arlington is safer with a total crime rate of 827 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 73% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Upper Arlington has 28.2. Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington, OH
Upper Arlington, a Columbus suburb, was founded by the King and Godard Land Company. It's known for its tree-lined streets and affluent single-family homes, with a population exceeding 36,000. With a safety score of 81/100 and a population coverage of 35,410, Upper Arlington has a total crime rate of 827.5 per 100,000 residents.