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 64/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,258 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 59% 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 323.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Hudson — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Hudson, NH
New York City, NY
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hudson | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,258.2 | 3,039.7 | -1,781.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 74.0 | 671.4 | -597.4 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 11.7 | 23.4 | -11.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 19.5 | 187.5 | -168.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 42.9 | 456.2 | -413.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,184.2 | 2,368.3 | -1,184.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 97.4 | 154.7 | -57.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,028.4 | 2,015.0 | -986.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 58.4 | 198.5 | -140.1 |
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 1,258 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 59% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hudson has a violent crime rate of 74.0 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Hudson has lower violent crime.
About Hudson, NH
Hudson, New Hampshire, once part of Nottingham and then Londonderry, is a town of over 25,000 residents in Hillsborough County. It lies along the Merrimack River, directly across from Nashua. With a safety score of 64/100 and a population coverage of 25,672, Hudson has a total crime rate of 1,258.2 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.