Is New York City or Wheeling Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Wheeling is safer than New York City (Safety Score 76/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 972 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 68% lower. New York City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Wheeling has a 94% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 222.8x 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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Wheeling — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Wheeling | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 971.8 | +2,067.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 64.4 | +607.0 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 2.7 | +1.2 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 29.5 | -6.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 10.7 | +176.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 18.8 | +437.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 907.4 | +1,460.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 217.4 | -62.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 585.2 | +1,429.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 104.7 | +93.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Wheeling safer?
Wheeling is safer with a total crime rate of 972 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Wheeling has 64.4. Wheeling 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 Wheeling, IL
Wheeling, Illinois, once home to a significant German immigrant population, is a village in Cook and Lake counties. Situated about 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, it is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. With a safety score of 76/100 and a population coverage of 37,251, Wheeling has a total crime rate of 971.8 per 100,000 residents.