Is Mountain View or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Mountain View (Safety Score 19/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,080 for Mountain View — 1% lower. Mountain View has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Mountain View has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 101.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Mountain View — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Mountain View | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,080.0 | 3,039.7 | +40.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 306.9 | 671.4 | -364.5 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 3.9 | -3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 46.7 | 23.4 | +23.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 55.2 | 187.5 | -132.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 205.0 | 456.2 | -251.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,773.1 | 2,368.3 | +404.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 494.7 | 154.7 | +340.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,046.4 | 2,015.0 | +31.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 232.0 | 198.5 | +33.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain View or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,080 for Mountain View — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Mountain View has a violent crime rate of 306.9 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Mountain View has lower violent crime.
About Mountain View, CA
Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills, Mountain View is a Silicon Valley hub and home to Google's headquarters. It was also the site of the first successful commercial radio station, KQW, in 1909. The city boasts a diverse population of over 80,000 residents. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 81,461, Mountain View has a total crime rate of 3,080.0 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.