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New York vs Denver: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

New York has a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents vs Denver's 43.5 per 1,000, making New York 54% safer overall. New York earns a B- safety grade compared to Denver's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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New York

New York

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB
Crime Rate19.8/1K
Percentile58%
F

Denver

Colorado

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate43.5/1K
Percentile9%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricNew YorkDenver
Overall Crime Rate19.8/1K43.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate380.0550.0
Property Crime Rate1600.03800.0
Murder Rate5.88.6
Assault Rate307.2429.0
Robbery Rate78.099.8
Burglary Rate209.6593.2
Theft Rate1317.53293.7
Vehicle Theft Rate222.6888.1

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, New York is safer in 9 and Denver is safer in 0.

Victim Odds Comparison

In New York, you have a 1 in 51 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 23 in Denver.

Full Safety Reports

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New York, New York Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Denver, Colorado Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: New York vs Denver

New York Climate Overview

Annual High62.7°F
Annual Low47.3°F
Annual Rain49.0"
Annual Snow24.8"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthDecember
Monthly Temperature
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M
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M
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ColdComfortableWarm

Denver Climate Overview

Annual High65.3°F
Annual Low36.1°F
Annual Rain15.5"
Annual Snow43.0"
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthNovember
Monthly Temperature
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M
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M
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FreezingColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

New YorkDenverHigh/Low °F range
20°40°60°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Denver is 5°F warmer in summer than New York, but Denver is 10°F colder in winter than New York. Denver gets significantly more snow (43" vs 25"). New York is wetter with 49" of annual rain compared to 16". New York has more comfortable weather months (6 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New York safer than Denver?
As of 2026, New York is 54% safer overall, with a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 residents compared to Denver's 43.5. New York earns a B- safety grade vs Denver's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, New York or Denver?
Denver has more violent crime at 550 per 100,000 residents. New York is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in New York vs Denver?
New York has a crime rate of 19.8 per 1,000 (violent: 380/100K, property: 1600/100K). Denver has 43.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3800/100K).
Should I move to New York or Denver?
From a safety perspective, New York has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. New York (pop. 8,584,629) and Denver (pop. 740,613) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. New York's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do New York and Denver compare for property crime?
New York has lower property crime at 1600 per 100K vs Denver's 3800. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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