Is Lubbock or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Lubbock (Safety Score 19/100 vs 13/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,451 for Lubbock — 12% lower. Lubbock has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Lubbock has a 38% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 30.7x 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 | Lubbock | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,450.9 | 3,039.7 | +411.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 822.2 | 671.4 | +150.7 |
| Murder Rate | 5.2 | 3.9 | +1.3 |
| Rape Rate | 77.1 | 23.4 | +53.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 115.6 | 187.5 | -71.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 623.2 | 456.2 | +167.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,628.8 | 2,368.3 | +260.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 538.0 | 154.7 | +383.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,822.9 | 2,015.0 | -192.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 267.9 | 198.5 | +69.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lubbock or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,451 for Lubbock — a 12% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lubbock has a violent crime rate of 822.2 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. New York City has lower violent crime.
About Lubbock, TX
Lubbock, Texas, the "Hub City," is a West Texas city with a strong agricultural presence, known for its cotton production and as the birthplace of Buddy Holly. It's home to Texas Tech University and boasts a population of over 260,000 residents. With a safety score of 13/100 and a population coverage of 269,900, Lubbock has a total crime rate of 3,450.9 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.