Is Broken Arrow or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Broken Arrow is safer than Houston (Safety Score 59/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,428 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 74% lower. Broken Arrow has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Broken Arrow has a 97% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 19.2x 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 | Broken Arrow | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,428.1 | 5,441.7 | -4,013.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 227.3 | 1,148.3 | -921.0 |
| Murder Rate | 3.3 | 13.8 | -10.5 |
| Rape Rate | 34.7 | 73.0 | -38.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 8.3 | 274.0 | -265.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 176.9 | 787.4 | -610.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,200.8 | 4,293.5 | -3,092.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 159.5 | 644.8 | -485.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 932.2 | 2,945.7 | -2,013.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 109.1 | 703.0 | -593.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broken Arrow or Houston safer?
Broken Arrow is safer with a total crime rate of 1,428 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 74% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Broken Arrow has a violent crime rate of 227.3 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Broken Arrow has lower violent crime.
About Broken Arrow, OK
Broken Arrow, a suburb of Tulsa, was founded as a stop on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway. It is Oklahoma's fourth-largest city, with a significant portion of its population identifying as white. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 121,004, Broken Arrow has a total crime rate of 1,428.1 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.