Is New York City or Pleasanton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Pleasanton is safer than New York City (Safety Score 34/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,260 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 26% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Pleasanton has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 729.9x 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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Pleasanton — 5-Year Trend
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New York City, NY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Pleasanton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,260.1 | +779.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 193.5 | +478.0 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 35.2 | -11.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 17.6 | +169.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 140.7 | +315.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,066.7 | +301.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 96.7 | +58.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,838.0 | +177.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 131.9 | +66.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Pleasanton safer?
Pleasanton is safer with a total crime rate of 2,260 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 26% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Pleasanton has 193.5. Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton, TX
Pleasanton, the "Birthplace of the Cowboy," is a small city in Atascosa County, south of San Antonio. Its economy has historically been tied to agriculture and oil. With a safety score of 34/100 and a population coverage of 11,371, Pleasanton has a total crime rate of 2,260.1 per 100,000 residents.