Is Bryan or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bryan is safer than New York City (Safety Score 46/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,833 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 40% lower. Bryan has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Bryan has a 84% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 90.8x 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 | Bryan | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,832.7 | 3,039.7 | -1,207.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 384.9 | 671.4 | -286.5 |
| Murder Rate | 1.1 | 3.9 | -2.8 |
| Rape Rate | 51.4 | 23.4 | +28.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 29.5 | 187.5 | -158.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 302.9 | 456.2 | -153.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,447.8 | 2,368.3 | -920.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 162.9 | 154.7 | +8.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,191.9 | 2,015.0 | -823.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 93.0 | 198.5 | -105.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bryan or New York City safer?
Bryan is safer with a total crime rate of 1,833 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 40% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bryan has a violent crime rate of 384.9 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Bryan has lower violent crime.
About Bryan, TX
Bryan, Texas, a Brazos Valley city, neighbors College Station and is home to the historic Queen Theatre. Situated in East Central Texas, it's part of a growing metro area. With a safety score of 46/100 and a population coverage of 91,450, Bryan has a total crime rate of 1,832.7 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.