Is Longmont or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Longmont (Safety Score 19/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,089 for Longmont — 2% lower. Longmont has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Longmont has a 83% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 84.3x 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 | Longmont | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,089.0 | 3,039.7 | +49.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 470.3 | 671.4 | -201.1 |
| Murder Rate | 4.1 | 3.9 | +0.1 |
| Rape Rate | 119.9 | 23.4 | +96.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 31.5 | 187.5 | -156.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 313.9 | 456.2 | -142.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,618.7 | 2,368.3 | +250.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 222.5 | 154.7 | +67.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,084.4 | 2,015.0 | +69.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 311.9 | 198.5 | +113.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longmont or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,089 for Longmont — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Longmont has a violent crime rate of 470.3 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Longmont has lower violent crime.
About Longmont, CO
Longmont, a city founded by a Chicago company, sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains. It's home to a diverse population of over 99,000 residents. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 98,446, Longmont has a total crime rate of 3,089.0 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.