Is Amarillo or Salem Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Salem is safer than Amarillo (Safety Score 15/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 3,338 per 100,000 versus 3,346 for Amarillo — 0% lower. Amarillo has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Salem has a 46% lower rate.
Amarillo — 5-Year Trend
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Amarillo, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Amarillo | Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,346.2 | 3,337.7 | +8.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 690.5 | 534.5 | +156.1 |
| Murder Rate | 8.4 | 4.5 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 73.9 | 37.1 | +36.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 86.7 | 88.8 | -2.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 521.6 | 401.8 | +119.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,655.7 | 2,803.3 | -147.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 377.8 | 442.3 | -64.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,017.4 | 1,965.9 | +51.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 260.5 | 395.1 | -134.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amarillo or Salem safer?
Salem is safer with a total crime rate of 3,338 per 100K vs 3,346 for Amarillo — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Amarillo has a violent crime rate of 690.5 per 100K while Salem has 534.5. Salem has lower violent crime.
About Amarillo, TX
Amarillo, a Panhandle city, sits at the crossroads of I-40 and I-27. Home to the Cadillac Ranch, its economy has historically relied on cattle and oil. The population is approximately 200,000. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 203,039, Amarillo has a total crime rate of 3,346.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Salem, OR
Salem, Oregon, the state capital, is bisected by the Willamette River. It's home to Willamette University, the oldest university in the Western United States, and boasts a population of over 180,000 residents. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 177,936, Salem has a total crime rate of 3,337.7 per 100,000 residents.