Is Concord or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Concord (Safety Score 19/100 vs 14/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,373 for Concord — 10% lower. Concord has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Concord has a 37% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 68.4x 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 | Concord | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,373.1 | 3,039.7 | +333.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 487.1 | 671.4 | -184.4 |
| Murder Rate | 2.5 | 3.9 | -1.5 |
| Rape Rate | 41.2 | 23.4 | +17.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 144.2 | 187.5 | -43.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 296.7 | 456.2 | -159.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,886.1 | 2,368.3 | +517.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 424.4 | 154.7 | +269.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,945.8 | 2,015.0 | -69.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 515.9 | 198.5 | +317.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Concord or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,373 for Concord — a 10% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Concord has a violent crime rate of 487.1 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Concord has lower violent crime.
About Concord, CA
Concord, California, once home to a major naval weapons station, is a diverse suburban city in the East Bay region. Its population of over 120,000 residents enjoys a Mediterranean climate near Mount Diablo. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 121,341, Concord has a total crime rate of 3,373.1 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.