Is Bay City or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Bay City (Safety Score 19/100 vs 14/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,424 for Bay City — 11% lower. Bay City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bay City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 476.8x 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 | Bay City | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,424.3 | 3,039.7 | +384.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 580.3 | 671.4 | -91.1 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 57.5 | 23.4 | +34.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 51.7 | 187.5 | -135.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.1 | 456.2 | +14.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,844.0 | 2,368.3 | +475.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 327.5 | 154.7 | +172.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,384.4 | 2,015.0 | +369.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 132.2 | 198.5 | -66.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bay City or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,424 for Bay City — a 11% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bay City has a violent crime rate of 580.3 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Bay City has lower violent crime.
About Bay City, TX
Bay City, a Matagorda County seat, sits on the coastal prairie near the Colorado River. Established by the same company that founded the Texas Company (Texaco), its economy has historical ties to agriculture and oil. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 17,405, Bay City has a total crime rate of 3,424.3 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.