New City: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in New City?

Recorded homicides in New City (12 months to September 2026): 12.

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New City, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime

5/10 in Chicago · 2/10 in the world

Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 41,015 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 43,713

How accurate: in 2026-09, 100% of the 77 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Homicide	12	27.5	15.6
One per victim; includes involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide.
Sexual offences
Criminal sexual assault	21	48	60.3
Illinois' offence that includes rape.
Other sex offences	18	41.2	50.3
Violence
Battery	793	1,814.1	1,542.6
In Illinois, battery is the attack itself (bodily harm or offensive contact).
Assault (threat of violence)	438	1,002	761.5
In Illinois, assault is putting someone in fear of an attack, without contact.
Robbery
Robbery	106	242.5	176
Theft and burglary
Burglary	183	418.6	483.6
Theft	600	1,372.6	1,860.2
Motor vehicle theft	229	523.9	667.8
Drugs
Drug offences	78	178.4	237.1
Damage and public order
Criminal damage	398	910.5	938.4
Criminal trespass	77	176.1	201.9
Public peace violation	15	34.3	45.4
Other
Weapons offences	110	251.6	179.3
Arson	11	25.2	13.7

Source: City of Chicago, updated 28 October 2026.

Is New City safe?: New City: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 77 places in Chicago (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in New City?: New City: Weighted crime: 41,015 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in New City?: Recorded homicides in New City (12 months to September 2026): 12.