Is Clinton or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Clinton is safer than New York City (Safety Score 100/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 101 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 97% lower. Clinton has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Clinton has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 523.2x 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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Clinton, MA
New York City, NY
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Clinton | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 100.9 | 3,039.7 | -2,938.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 44.1 | 671.4 | -627.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 0.0 | 23.4 | -23.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 187.5 | -187.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 44.1 | 456.2 | -412.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 56.7 | 2,368.3 | -2,311.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 18.9 | 154.7 | -135.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 37.8 | 2,015.0 | -1,977.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 0.0 | 198.5 | -198.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clinton or New York City safer?
Clinton is safer with a total crime rate of 101 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 97% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Clinton has a violent crime rate of 44.1 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Clinton has lower violent crime.
About Clinton, MA
Clinton, a former mill town in central Massachusetts, sits along the Nashua River and Wachusett Reservoir. Its population of around 15,000 residents includes a significant number of Portuguese immigrants. With a safety score of 100/100 and a population coverage of 15,864, Clinton has a total crime rate of 100.9 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.