Is New York City or Texas City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Texas City is safer than New York City (Safety Score 28/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 2,555 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 16% lower. New York City has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Texas City has a 81% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 142.8x 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 SAFER than New York City, NY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Texas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 2,554.6 | +485.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 338.9 | +332.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 8.6 | -4.7 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 94.6 | -71.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 36.1 | +151.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 199.6 | +256.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,215.7 | +152.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 340.6 | -185.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 1,701.4 | +313.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 173.8 | +24.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Texas City safer?
Texas City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,555 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Texas City has 338.9. Texas City 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 Texas City, TX
Texas City, a Gulf Coast port with a diverse population of around 50,000, is known for the devastating 1947 industrial explosion. It remains a major petrochemical hub on Galveston Bay. With a safety score of 28/100 and a population coverage of 58,130, Texas City has a total crime rate of 2,554.6 per 100,000 residents.