NYC crime rate statistics are available in an easy to read format HERE
Crime Stats - Historical - NYPD
Realist assessment of the risk is discussed
FACT FOCUS: NYC crime is not worst ever, despite claims | AP News
You can compare relative crime rates of every major city in the US one against the other here:
2024 Compare Crime Rates
Ocala is much more dangerous than NYC.
Leesburg is much more dangerous than NYC.
Orlando is much more dangerous than NYC.
Peoria IL is much more dangerous than NYC.
Phoenix is much more dangerous than NYC.
I know certain news media loves to attack and endlessly play videos of crimes but NYC is safer than most cities in the US.