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Is New York City or Vancouver Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Vancouver (Safety Score 19/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,991 for Vancouver — 24% lower. New York City has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Vancouver has a 35% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 41.9x 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 SAFER than New York City, NY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 3,991.0 | -951.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 583.8 | +87.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 5.6 | -1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 61.6 | -38.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 122.1 | +65.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 393.1 | +63.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 3,407.3 | -1,039.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 469.2 | -314.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 2,341.1 | -326.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 596.9 | -398.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from New York City, NY to Vancouver, WA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Vancouver safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,991 for Vancouver — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Vancouver has 583.8. Vancouver 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 Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, is the fourth-largest city in Washington. It was the site of Fort Vancouver, a major 19th-century fur trading post. The city has seen significant growth, with a population over 190,000. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 198,194, Vancouver has a total crime rate of 3,991.0 per 100,000 residents.