Is Burlington or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Burlington (Safety Score 19/100 vs 4/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 4,769 for Burlington — 36% lower. Burlington has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Burlington has a 71% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 186.7x 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 | Burlington | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,768.8 | 3,039.7 | +1,729.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 479.1 | 671.4 | -192.3 |
| Murder Rate | 2.3 | 3.9 | -1.7 |
| Rape Rate | 20.2 | 23.4 | -3.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 54.0 | 187.5 | -133.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 402.7 | 456.2 | -53.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,289.6 | 2,368.3 | +1,921.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 384.7 | 154.7 | +229.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,716.0 | 2,015.0 | +1,701.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 189.0 | 198.5 | -9.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burlington or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 4,769 for Burlington — a 36% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Burlington has a violent crime rate of 479.1 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Burlington has lower violent crime.
About Burlington, VT
Burlington, Vermont, a city on Lake Champlain, is home to the Ben & Jerry's original ice cream shop. Its population is approximately 45,000, with a significant student presence. With a safety score of 4/100 and a population coverage of 44,456, Burlington has a total crime rate of 4,768.8 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.