New York, NY Crime Rate

New York, NY has a safety score of 60/100 (Grade C), based on FBI crime data.

Population: 8,299,271 • Latest FBI Data

60 Safety Score

Average Safety

55,690

Violent Crimes

671.0 per 100k residents · 22% of total

196,549

Property Crimes

2368.3 per 100k residents · 78% of total

252,239

Total Incidents

3039.3 per 100k residents

60/100

Safety Score

Grade: C

Is New York, NY Safe?

New York, NY has average safety with a score of 60/100, placing it around the middle of US cities. The city ranks among 8,874 US cities.

The violent crime rate of 671.0 per 100k is 77% above the national average (380 per 100k). Violent crime accounts for 22% of all incidents.

Most residents feel safe day-to-day. Standard urban precautions are recommended.

Is New York, NY safe to live in?

New York, NY has a safety score of 60/100, ranking among 8,874 US cities.

What is New York, NY's crime rate?

Violent crime: 671.0/100k (above US avg). Property crime: 2368.3/100k.

Is New York, NY safe at night?

New York, NY is generally safe at night.

Is New York, NY good for families?

New York, NY is suitable for families (score: 60/100).

⚠️ Biggest Concern

Violent Crime

✅ Safest Aspect

Property Crime

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