Is Hudson or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hudson is safer than New York City (Safety Score 84/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 721 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 76% lower. Hudson has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Hudson has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 410.1x 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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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hudson | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 721.5 | 3,039.7 | -2,318.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 158.1 | 671.4 | -513.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 4.9 | 23.4 | -18.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 0.0 | 187.5 | -187.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 153.2 | 456.2 | -303.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 563.3 | 2,368.3 | -1,805.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 69.2 | 154.7 | -85.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 439.8 | 2,015.0 | -1,575.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 54.4 | 198.5 | -144.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hudson or New York City safer?
Hudson is safer with a total crime rate of 721 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 76% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hudson has a violent crime rate of 158.1 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Hudson has lower violent crime.
About Hudson, MA
Hudson, Massachusetts, a town in Middlesex County, was once a shoe-manufacturing hub, founded in 1866. It sits along the Assabet River and has a population of over 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 20,237, Hudson has a total crime rate of 721.5 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.