Is New York City or Thornton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Thornton (Safety Score 19/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 3,114 for Thornton — 2% lower. New York City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Thornton has a 74% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 56.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Thornton — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | New York City | Thornton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,039.7 | 3,114.2 | -74.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 671.4 | 278.4 | +393.1 |
| Murder Rate | 3.9 | 1.4 | +2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 23.4 | 79.5 | -56.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 187.5 | 49.4 | +138.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 456.2 | 143.3 | +312.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,368.3 | 2,835.9 | -467.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 277.0 | -122.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,015.0 | 2,067.9 | -52.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 198.5 | 490.9 | -292.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New York City or Thornton safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 3,114 for Thornton — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
New York City has a violent crime rate of 671.4 per 100K while Thornton has 278.4. Thornton 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 Thornton, CO
Thornton, a northern Denver suburb, began as a post-WWII housing boom community. It spans parts of Adams and Weld counties, with a diverse, family-oriented population. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 145,847, Thornton has a total crime rate of 3,114.2 per 100,000 residents.