Is Great Falls or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Great Falls (Safety Score 19/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 4,001 for Great Falls — 24% lower. Great Falls has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Great Falls has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 137.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Great Falls — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Great Falls | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,000.7 | 3,039.7 | +961.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 574.4 | 671.4 | -97.1 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 89.4 | 23.4 | +66.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 46.4 | 187.5 | -141.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 438.6 | 456.2 | -17.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,426.4 | 2,368.3 | +1,058.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 397.3 | 154.7 | +242.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,810.6 | 2,015.0 | +795.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 218.5 | 198.5 | +20.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Falls or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 4,001 for Great Falls — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Great Falls has a violent crime rate of 574.4 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Great Falls has lower violent crime.
About Great Falls, MT
Great Falls, Montana, a city bisected by the Missouri River, holds the only remaining intact Black Eagle Dam, a marvel of early hydroelectric engineering. This community, the third largest in Montana, is known for its proximity to Malmstrom Air Force Base. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 60,414, Great Falls has a total crime rate of 4,000.7 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.