Is New York, NY Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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New York, New York reported 174.98 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.63 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 126.74 per 100,000 above that reference, with 14,902 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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New York, New York reported 438.07 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.91 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 208.51 per 100,000 above that reference, with 37,307 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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New York, New York reported 1,949.71 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.76 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 842.74 per 100,000 above that reference, with 166,041 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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New York, New York reported 150.30 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.80 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 37.85 per 100,000 below that reference, with 12,800 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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New York, New York reported 183.12 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.95 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 9.88 per 100,000 below that reference, with 15,595 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, New York, NY has an adjusted safety score of 37.95 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the New York workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 14902 | 174.98 | 48.24 |
3.63× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 37307 | 438.07 | 229.56 |
1.91× national |
| Burglary | 12800 | 150.3 | 188.15 | 0.8× national |
| Larceny-theft | 166041 | 1949.71 | 1106.97 |
1.76× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15595 | 183.12 | 193.0 | 0.95× national |
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What drives New York's safety score?
New York ranks in the middle half of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York, ahead of approximately 50% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 8,516,202 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 42.31, while Community Order is lowest at 20.93. The 21.38-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Robbery is highest relative to its national reference at 174.98 per 100,000 (3.63× the national rate). Burglary is lowest on the same relative basis at 150.3 per 100,000 (0.8× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
New York, New York recorded 166,041 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 67.3% of the 246,645 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 12,800 burglary reports (5.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
New York, New York recorded 37,307 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 15.1% of the 246,645 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 12,800 burglary reports (5.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
New York, New York recorded 15,595 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 6.3% of the 246,645 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 12,800 burglary reports (5.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
New York, New York uses a reporting population of 8,516,202 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
New York, New York has an adjusted score of 37.95 points out of 100 versus 60.8 in Yonkers, New York, a difference of 22.85 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; New York ranks 3 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
New York, New York has an adjusted score of 37.95 points out of 100 versus 52.18 in Syracuse, New York, a difference of 14.23 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; New York ranks 3 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York safe compared to other places in New York?
New York is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 37.95 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York.
What is the crime rate in New York?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is New York's safety rating?
New York's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 37.95 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New York. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in New York?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for New York?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.