Is Beacon or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Beacon is safer than Houston (Safety Score 83/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 766 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 86% lower. Beacon has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Beacon has a 90% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 151.9x 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 | Beacon | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 766.4 | 5,441.7 | -4,675.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 111.4 | 1,148.3 | -1,036.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 13.8 | -7.3 |
| Rape Rate | 0.0 | 73.0 | -73.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 26.2 | 274.0 | -247.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 78.6 | 787.4 | -708.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 655.0 | 4,293.5 | -3,638.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 52.4 | 644.8 | -592.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 550.2 | 2,945.7 | -2,395.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 52.4 | 703.0 | -650.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beacon or Houston safer?
Beacon is safer with a total crime rate of 766 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 86% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Beacon has a violent crime rate of 111.4 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Beacon has lower violent crime.
About Beacon, NY
Nestled on the Hudson River, Beacon is a small city known for Dia Beacon, a contemporary art museum housed in a former Nabisco box printing factory. Its population is approximately 14,000 residents. With a safety score of 83/100 and a population coverage of 15,267, Beacon has a total crime rate of 766.4 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.