Is New York City or Valdosta Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Valdosta (Safety Score 19/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 4,634 for Valdosta — 34% 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 46% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 151.2x 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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Valdosta — 4-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Valdosta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 4,634.2 | -1,594.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 555.6 | +115.8 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 7.3 | -3.4 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 49.2 | -25.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 114.8 | +72.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 384.4 | +71.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 4,078.6 | -1,710.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 455.4 | -300.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 3,379.1 | -1,364.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 244.1 | -45.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Valdosta safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 4,634 for Valdosta — a 34% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Valdosta has 555.6. Valdosta 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 Valdosta, GA
Valdosta, "TitleTown" due to its winning high school football team, is a city in south-central Georgia. It's the county seat of Lowndes County and home to Valdosta State University, with a population around 55,000. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 54,896, Valdosta has a total crime rate of 4,634.2 per 100,000 residents.