Is Clinton or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Clinton (Safety Score 19/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,086 for Clinton — 2% lower. Clinton has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Clinton has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 343.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Clinton — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Clinton | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,086.3 | 3,039.7 | +46.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 359.9 | 671.4 | -311.5 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 66.2 | 23.4 | +42.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 29.0 | 187.5 | -158.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 264.8 | 456.2 | -191.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,726.4 | 2,368.3 | +358.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 451.0 | 154.7 | +296.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,068.6 | 2,015.0 | +53.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 206.9 | 198.5 | +8.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clinton or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,086 for Clinton — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Clinton has a violent crime rate of 359.9 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Clinton has lower violent crime.
About Clinton, IA
Nestled on the Mississippi River, Clinton, Iowa, was once a major lumber producer. This city of under 25,000 residents lies directly across from Fulton, Illinois. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 24,171, Clinton has a total crime rate of 3,086.3 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.