Napa, CA vs New York, NY

Napa is safer with a higher safety score by 11 points. Napa, CA has a safety score of 71/100 while New York, NY has 60/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Napa, CA has a violent crime rate of 288.7 per 100,000 residents, while New York, NY has 671.0 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Napa, CA has a property crime rate of 1382.5 per 100,000, compared to 2368.3 per 100,000 in New York, NY. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (70-79), C (60-69), D (50-59), F (below 50).

Based on crime data alone, Napa is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.