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New York vs Philadelphia: 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 Philadelphia's 26.5 per 1,000, making New York 25% safer overall. New York earns a B- safety grade compared to Philadelphia's C+. 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%
C+

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeD
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate26.5/1K
Percentile41%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricNew YorkPhiladelphia
Overall Crime Rate19.8/1K26.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate380.0750.0
Property Crime Rate1600.01900.0
Murder Rate5.812.2
Assault Rate307.2561.2
Robbery Rate78.0121.4
Burglary Rate209.6245.4
Theft Rate1317.51445.1
Vehicle Theft Rate222.6266.1

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 Philadelphia 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 38 in Philadelphia.

Full Safety Reports

B-
New York, New York Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: New York vs Philadelphia

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

Philadelphia Climate Overview

Annual High64.4°F
Annual Low47.9°F
Annual Rain42.2"
Annual Snow19.0"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthSeptember
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

New YorkPhiladelphiaHigh/Low °F range
20°40°60°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but winter temperatures are comparable. New York gets significantly more snow (25" vs 19"). New York is wetter with 49" of annual rain compared to 42".

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New York safer than Philadelphia?
As of 2026, New York is 25% safer overall, with a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents compared to Philadelphia's 26.5. New York earns a B- safety grade vs Philadelphia's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, New York or Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has more violent crime at 750 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 Philadelphia?
New York has a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 (violent: 380/100K, property: 1600/100K). Philadelphia has 26.5 per 1,000 (violent: 750/100K, property: 1900/100K).
Should I move to New York or Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia (pop. 1,574,281) 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 Philadelphia compare for property crime?
New York has lower property crime at 1600 per 100K vs Philadelphia's 1900. 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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