Is Flint Township or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Flint Township (Safety Score 19/100 vs 4/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 5,099 for Flint Township — 40% lower. Flint Township has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where New York City has a 43% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 269.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Flint Township — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Flint Township, MI
New York City, NY
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Flint Township | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,099.0 | 3,039.7 | +2,059.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 930.1 | 671.4 | +258.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.5 | 3.9 | +2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 52.0 | 23.4 | +28.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 113.8 | 187.5 | -73.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 757.7 | 456.2 | +301.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,169.0 | 2,368.3 | +1,800.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 416.3 | 154.7 | +261.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,284.5 | 2,015.0 | +1,269.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 468.3 | 198.5 | +269.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flint Township or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 5,099 for Flint Township — a 40% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Flint Township has a violent crime rate of 930.1 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. New York City has lower violent crime.
About Flint Township, MI
Flint Township, a Genesee County suburb, was once home to the historic Hamady Bros. grocery chain. Situated west of Flint, the township is largely residential with significant retail along Miller Road. With a safety score of 4/100 and a population coverage of 30,751, Flint Township has a total crime rate of 5,099.0 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.