Is New York City or Prescott Valley Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Prescott Valley is safer than New York City (Safety Score 74/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 996 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 67% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Prescott Valley has a 97% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 162.4x 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 | New York City | Prescott Valley | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 995.8 | +2,043.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 226.9 | +444.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 3.9 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 45.0 | -21.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 5.9 | +181.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 170.2 | +286.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 768.8 | +1,599.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 45.0 | +109.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 667.1 | +1,347.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 56.7 | +141.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Prescott Valley safer?
Prescott Valley is safer with a total crime rate of 996 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Prescott Valley has 226.9. Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley, AZ
Prescott Valley, Arizona, a rapidly growing town north of Prescott, sits in the Bradshaw Mountains' foothills. Established in 1961 as a master-planned community, it's now home to a diverse population, many commuting to nearby cities. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 51,116, Prescott Valley has a total crime rate of 995.8 per 100,000 residents.