Is Beaver Falls or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Beaver Falls is safer than Houston (Safety Score 62/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,317 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 76% lower. Beaver Falls has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Beaver Falls has a 88% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 198.3x 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 | Beaver Falls | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,316.7 | 5,441.7 | -4,125.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 196.7 | 1,148.3 | -951.6 |
| Murder Rate | 34.2 | 13.8 | +20.4 |
| Rape Rate | 8.6 | 73.0 | -64.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 34.2 | 274.0 | -239.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 119.7 | 787.4 | -667.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,120.0 | 4,293.5 | -3,173.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 68.4 | 644.8 | -576.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 957.6 | 2,945.7 | -1,988.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 94.1 | 703.0 | -609.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beaver Falls or Houston safer?
Beaver Falls is safer with a total crime rate of 1,317 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 76% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Beaver Falls has a violent crime rate of 196.7 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Beaver Falls has lower violent crime.
About Beaver Falls, PA
Beaver Falls, a city in Beaver County, sits along the Beaver River. Once a bustling industrial hub and home to Geneva College, its population has declined from its peak. With a safety score of 62/100 and a population coverage of 11,696, Beaver Falls has a total crime rate of 1,316.7 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.