Is New York City or Thomas Township Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Thomas Township is safer than New York City (Safety Score 76/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 979 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 68% lower. New York City has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Thomas Township has a 100% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 700.1x 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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Thomas Township — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Thomas Township | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 978.6 | +2,061.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 270.0 | +401.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 0.0 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 16.9 | +6.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 8.4 | +179.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 244.6 | +211.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 708.6 | +1,659.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 67.5 | +87.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 599.0 | +1,416.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 42.2 | +156.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Thomas Township safer?
Thomas Township is safer with a total crime rate of 979 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Thomas Township has 270.0. Thomas Township 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 Thomas Township, MI
Thomas Township, Michigan, a suburban community of nearly 12,000 residents, was established in 1853. Situated west of Saginaw, it encompasses a mix of residential areas and agricultural land. The township's history is tied to the lumber industry and farming along the Tittabawassee River. With a safety score of 76/100 and a population coverage of 11,854, Thomas Township has a total crime rate of 978.6 per 100,000 residents.