Is Frisco or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Frisco is safer than New York City (Safety Score 70/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,104 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 64% lower. Frisco has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Frisco has a 93% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 35.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Frisco — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Frisco, TX
New York City, NY
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Frisco | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,104.1 | 3,039.7 | -1,935.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 101.3 | 671.4 | -570.1 |
| Murder Rate | 1.3 | 3.9 | -2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 23.6 | 23.4 | +0.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 12.5 | 187.5 | -175.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 63.5 | 456.2 | -392.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,002.7 | 2,368.3 | -1,365.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 68.3 | 154.7 | -86.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 866.7 | 2,015.0 | -1,148.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 67.8 | 198.5 | -130.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frisco or New York City safer?
Frisco is safer with a total crime rate of 1,104 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 64% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Frisco has a violent crime rate of 101.3 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Frisco has lower violent crime.
About Frisco, TX
Frisco, a Dallas-Fort Worth suburb, was once a stop on the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. Its population has rapidly grown to over 200,000, making it one of the largest cities in Collin County. With a safety score of 70/100 and a population coverage of 232,961, Frisco has a total crime rate of 1,104.1 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.