New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY Metro Area has a reputation for being a bustling and diverse region, but unfortunately, it also has a high crime rate. According to
, the violent crime rate stands at 20, slightly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is higher than the national average at 22.2 compared to 35.4. This means that while violent crimes may be relatively lower, property crimes such as theft and burglary are more prevalent in this area. The high population and dense urban environment of New York City can make it easier for criminals to blend in and commit these types of crimes. Despite efforts by law enforcement to combat crime, residents and visitors should still be cautious and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their belongings. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area violent crime is 20.0. (The US average is 22.7)
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area property crime is 22.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of New York-Newark-Jersey City, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of New York, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of New York, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.