Is New York City or Northglenn Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Northglenn is safer than New York City (Safety Score 20/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 3,010 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 1% lower. New York City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Northglenn has a 72% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 217.2x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than New York City, NY?
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Northglenn — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Northglenn | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 3,009.7 | +30.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 431.8 | +239.6 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 5.2 | -1.3 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 75.9 | -52.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 52.3 | +135.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 298.4 | +157.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,577.9 | -209.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 293.1 | -138.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,928.8 | +86.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 355.9 | -157.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Northglenn safer?
Northglenn is safer with a total crime rate of 3,010 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Northglenn has 431.8. Northglenn has lower violent crime.
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.
About Northglenn, CO
Northglenn, incorporated in 1959, was an early master-planned community. Located just north of Denver, its population is over 38,000. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 38,210, Northglenn has a total crime rate of 3,009.7 per 100,000 residents.