Is Baytown or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Baytown (Safety Score 19/100 vs 16/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,241 for Baytown — 6% lower. Baytown has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Baytown has a 66% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 99.2x 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 | Baytown | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,241.3 | 3,039.7 | +201.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 440.0 | 671.4 | -231.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.2 | 3.9 | +3.3 |
| Rape Rate | 76.5 | 23.4 | +53.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 64.6 | 187.5 | -122.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 291.7 | 456.2 | -164.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,801.3 | 2,368.3 | +433.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 389.8 | 154.7 | +235.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,962.0 | 2,015.0 | -53.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 449.6 | 198.5 | +251.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baytown or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,241 for Baytown — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Baytown has a violent crime rate of 440.0 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Baytown has lower violent crime.
About Baytown, TX
Baytown, Texas, a petrochemical hub on Galveston Bay, was formed by the 1948 merger of Goose Creek, Pelly, and Baytown. This Houston-area city is home to a diverse population of over 80,000 residents. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 83,639, Baytown has a total crime rate of 3,241.3 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.