Crime & Safety in New York, NY

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

New York has a violent crime rate of 694 per 100,000 residents, 83% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 462.4 per 100,000, robbery at 199.6, rape at 27.7. The murder rate is 4.4 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,415 per 100,000, 23% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,043, burglary at 159, vehicle theft at 202 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 70 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, New York receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: New York vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent694.0/100K
83% above US avg
Murder4.4/100K
31% below US avg
Rape27.7/100K
Robbery199.6/100K
Assault462.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,415.4/100K
23% above US avg
Burglary159.4/100K
Theft2,043.4/100K
Vehicle Theft202.1/100K
Arson10.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)70

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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