It’s probably no shock that New York City didn’t top the list of safest US cities — but at least it’s not the worst.

In a WalletHub report ranking the safety of more than 180 US cities, NYC landed an unimpressive 115th place, highlighting that the Big Apple has more than just high rents and packed subways to worry about.

The study analyzed 41 indicators of safety — everything from violent crime and traffic fatalities to financial stability, natural disaster risk and health coverage. 5

The results show that feeling safe in a city today goes far beyond avoiding dark alleyways — it means financial resilience, protection from fraud, access to healthcare, and infrastructure to withstand natural catastrophes.

Despite a robust police presence and some recent gains in certain crime metr

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