Is Belvidere or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Belvidere is safer than Houston (Safety Score 89/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 593 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 89% lower. Belvidere has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Belvidere has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 91.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Belvidere — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Belvidere | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 592.8 | 5,441.7 | -4,848.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 154.1 | 1,148.3 | -994.1 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 13.8 | -13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 27.7 | 73.0 | -45.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 15.8 | 274.0 | -258.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 106.7 | 787.4 | -680.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 438.7 | 4,293.5 | -3,854.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 110.7 | 644.8 | -534.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 276.7 | 2,945.7 | -2,669.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 51.4 | 703.0 | -651.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belvidere or Houston safer?
Belvidere is safer with a total crime rate of 593 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 89% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Belvidere has a violent crime rate of 154.1 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Belvidere has lower violent crime.
About Belvidere, IL
Belvidere, Illinois, the "City of Murals," sits along the Kishwaukee River in Boone County. This former agricultural hub is home to a significant Hispanic population and a large Chrysler assembly plant. With a safety score of 89/100 and a population coverage of 25,302, Belvidere has a total crime rate of 592.8 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.