Is New York City or Thomasville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, New York City is safer than Thomasville (Safety Score 19/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,944 for Thomasville — 23% lower. New York City has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Thomasville has a 62% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 449.7x 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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Thomasville — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Thomasville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 3,944.3 | -904.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 661.0 | +10.4 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 5.4 | -1.5 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 113.8 | -90.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 70.4 | +117.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 471.4 | -15.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 3,283.3 | -915.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 455.1 | -300.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 2,530.2 | -515.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 298.0 | -99.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Thomasville safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,944 for Thomasville — a 23% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Thomasville has 661.0. Thomasville 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 Thomasville, GA
Thomasville, the "City of Roses," is a South Georgia town near the Florida border. Its economy once thrived on winter tourism for wealthy Northerners, and it retains a charming downtown. The population is approximately 18,000. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 18,457, Thomasville has a total crime rate of 3,944.3 per 100,000 residents.