Is Bartlesville or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Bartlesville is safer than Houston (Safety Score 28/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 2,492 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 54% lower. Bartlesville has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Bartlesville has a 90% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 60.5x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bartlesville | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,492.1 | 5,441.7 | -2,949.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 367.6 | 1,148.3 | -780.7 |
| Murder Rate | 2.6 | 13.8 | -11.2 |
| Rape Rate | 99.1 | 73.0 | +26.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 28.7 | 274.0 | -245.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 237.2 | 787.4 | -550.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,124.6 | 4,293.5 | -2,168.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 492.7 | 644.8 | -152.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,472.9 | 2,945.7 | -1,472.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 159.0 | 703.0 | -544.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bartlesville or Houston safer?
Bartlesville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,492 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bartlesville has a violent crime rate of 367.6 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Bartlesville has lower violent crime.
About Bartlesville, OK
Bartlesville, a city in northeast Oklahoma, is known for being the home of Phillips 66. Its population of around 37,000 resides in Washington and Osage counties, bordering the Caney River. With a safety score of 28/100 and a population coverage of 38,361, Bartlesville has a total crime rate of 2,492.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Houston, TX
Houston, the "Space City," is a sprawling metropolis in Southeast Texas, home to NASA's Johnson Space Center. Its diverse population makes it one of the most multicultural cities in the U.S., with significant Hispanic and Asian communities. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 2,319,160, Houston has a total crime rate of 5,441.7 per 100,000 residents.