A new study revealed the most dangerous cities in the country and, shockingly, New York City was left off the notorious list. New Yorkers may be surprised to hear the Big Apple failed to make a list of the cities with the worst crime rates. According to data from the NYPD, the city has seen a 6.3% increase in assaults, a 5% rise in stabbings, and a 15% jump in grand larceny incidents in 2023 from the year prior.