Is Leander or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Leander is safer than New York City (Safety Score 72/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 1,058 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 65% lower. Leander has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Leander has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 94.6x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Leander | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,057.7 | 3,039.7 | -1,982.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 69.5 | 671.4 | -601.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 53.6 | 23.4 | +30.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 1.1 | 187.5 | -186.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 14.8 | 456.2 | -441.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 988.2 | 2,368.3 | -1,380.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 147.0 | 154.7 | -7.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 769.3 | 2,015.0 | -1,245.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 71.8 | 198.5 | -126.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leander or New York City safer?
Leander is safer with a total crime rate of 1,058 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 65% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Leander has a violent crime rate of 69.5 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Leander has lower violent crime.
About Leander, TX
Leander, a rapidly growing city northwest of Austin, was named for Leander Brown, a railroad official. It straddles Williamson and Travis counties, experiencing significant suburban expansion and development. With a safety score of 72/100 and a population coverage of 87,740, Leander has a total crime rate of 1,057.7 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.