Is Amarillo or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Amarillo (Safety Score 19/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,346 for Amarillo — 9% lower. Amarillo has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Amarillo has a 54% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 40.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Amarillo | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,346.2 | 3,039.7 | +306.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 690.5 | 671.4 | +19.1 |
| Murder Rate | 8.4 | 3.9 | +4.5 |
| Rape Rate | 73.9 | 23.4 | +50.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 86.7 | 187.5 | -100.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 521.6 | 456.2 | +65.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,655.7 | 2,368.3 | +287.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 377.8 | 154.7 | +223.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,017.4 | 2,015.0 | +2.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 260.5 | 198.5 | +62.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amarillo or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,346 for Amarillo — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Amarillo has a violent crime rate of 690.5 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. New York City has lower violent crime.
About Amarillo, TX
Amarillo, a Panhandle city, sits at the crossroads of I-40 and I-27. Home to the Cadillac Ranch, its economy has historically relied on cattle and oil. The population is approximately 200,000. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 203,039, Amarillo has a total crime rate of 3,346.2 per 100,000 residents.
About New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.