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 20/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,975 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 2% lower. New York City has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Wheeling has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 319.8x 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 SAFER than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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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 | 2,974.8 | +64.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 982.6 | -311.2 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 54.0 | -30.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 54.0 | +133.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 874.7 | -418.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 1,992.2 | +376.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 558.8 | -404.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,321.7 | +693.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 111.8 | +86.8 |
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 2,975 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Wheeling has 982.6. 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 Wheeling, WV
Wheeling, a historic Ohio River city, once served as West Virginia's first state capital. Its population of around 27,000 residents reflects a legacy of industry and a unique Appalachian-Rust Belt identity. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 25,951, Wheeling has a total crime rate of 2,974.8 per 100,000 residents.