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New York vs Miami: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

New York has a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents vs Miami's 43.5 per 1,000, making New York 54% safer overall. New York earns a B- safety grade compared to Miami's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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New York

New York

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB
Crime Rate19.8/1K
Percentile58%
F

Miami

Florida

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate43.5/1K
Percentile9%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricNew YorkMiami
Overall Crime Rate19.8/1K43.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate380.0550.0
Property Crime Rate1600.03800.0
Murder Rate5.86.9
Assault Rate307.2447.8
Robbery Rate78.096.0
Burglary Rate209.6642.6
Theft Rate1317.52529.9
Vehicle Theft Rate222.6558.7

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, New York is safer in 9 and Miami is safer in 0.

Victim Odds Comparison

In New York, you have a 1 in 51 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 23 in Miami.

Full Safety Reports

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New York, New York Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Miami, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: New York vs Miami

New York Climate Overview

Annual High62.7°F
Annual Low47.3°F
Annual Rain49.0"
Annual Snow24.8"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarm

Miami Climate Overview

Annual High84.6°F
Annual Low71°F
Annual Rain61.7"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months7
Best MonthJanuary
Worst MonthAugust
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

New YorkMiamiHigh/Low °F range
20°40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Miami is 6°F warmer in summer than New York, but New York is 36°F colder in winter than Miami. New York gets 25 inches of snow annually, while Miami rarely sees any. Miami is wetter with 62" of annual rain compared to 49". Miami has more comfortable weather months (7 vs 6).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New York safer than Miami?
As of 2026, New York is 54% safer overall, with a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents compared to Miami's 43.5. New York earns a B- safety grade vs Miami's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, New York or Miami?
Miami has more violent crime at 550 per 100,000 residents. New York is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in New York vs Miami?
New York has a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 (violent: 380/100K, property: 1600/100K). Miami has 43.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3800/100K).
Should I move to New York or Miami?
From a safety perspective, New York has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. New York (pop. 8,584,629) and Miami (pop. 489,812) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. New York's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do New York and Miami compare for property crime?
New York has lower property crime at 1600 per 100K vs Miami's 3800. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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