Moving from Bend, OR to Pearland, TX?
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Is Bend or Pearland Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Bend is safer than Pearland (Safety Score 56/100 vs 55/100), with a total crime rate of 1,530 per 100,000 versus 1,536 for Pearland — 0% lower. Bend has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Pearland has a 43% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Bend, OR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bend | Pearland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,530.5 | 1,536.0 | -5.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 168.5 | 95.9 | +72.6 |
| Murder Rate | 2.8 | 2.3 | +0.5 |
| Rape Rate | 22.6 | 24.2 | -1.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 22.6 | 14.8 | +7.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 120.5 | 54.6 | +65.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,362.0 | 1,440.1 | -78.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 129.0 | 144.2 | -15.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,150.2 | 1,205.6 | -55.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 82.8 | 90.4 | -7.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Bend, OR to Pearland, TX?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bend or Pearland safer?
Bend is safer with a total crime rate of 1,530 per 100K vs 1,536 for Pearland — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bend has a violent crime rate of 168.5 per 100K while Pearland has 95.9. Pearland has lower violent crime.
About Bend, OR
Nestled on the Deschutes River, Bend, Oregon, was historically a logging town and is now a popular outdoor recreation destination. Its population of over 100,000 residents enjoys proximity to the Cascade Mountains and high desert. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 106,241, Bend has a total crime rate of 1,530.5 per 100,000 residents.
About Pearland, TX
Pearland, once a rail stop named for its fruit trees, is a rapidly growing suburban city south of Houston. Its diverse population has swelled to over 120,000 residents, making it one of the largest cities in Brazoria County. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 128,322, Pearland has a total crime rate of 1,536.0 per 100,000 residents.