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Is New York, New York Safe?

Population 8,584,629 · Safer than 5% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

New York has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The F safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 325.2 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,323 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

New York Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew YorkNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate441.8320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2810.42030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate349.0--268.2
Theft Rate2323.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate359.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyF

325.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

442/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeF

2810/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New York

Violent crime in New York is above the national average. The rate of 441.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is well above the national average at 2810.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,323 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 349 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

New York Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault349
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery99
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,323
01.7x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft359
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How New York Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New York
441.8
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New York
2810.4
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About New York Safety

Is New York safe?
Not especially. New York earns a F with a crime rate of 325.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New York?
325.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 441.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2810.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New York safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New York's F grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,323 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New York?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New York generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New York police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New York?
Crime rates have held steady in New York, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its F grade.
How does New York compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. New York ranks behind about 99% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.5x the national rate.
How safe is New York to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in New York?
Bad. A F grade and 325.2 per-thousand rate put New York below 95% of US cities. Violent crime at 442 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New York?
441.8 per 100,000, which is 21% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (349), robbery (99), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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