Is Centennial Lakes or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Centennial Lakes is safer than Houston (Safety Score 82/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 794 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 85% lower. Centennial Lakes has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Centennial Lakes has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 189.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Centennial Lakes — 5-Year Trend
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Houston — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Centennial Lakes | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 793.9 | 5,441.7 | -4,647.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 65.5 | 1,148.3 | -1,082.8 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 13.8 | -13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 8.2 | 73.0 | -64.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 8.2 | 274.0 | -265.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 49.1 | 787.4 | -738.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 728.4 | 4,293.5 | -3,565.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 57.3 | 644.8 | -587.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 630.2 | 2,945.7 | -2,315.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 40.9 | 703.0 | -662.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centennial Lakes or Houston safer?
Centennial Lakes is safer with a total crime rate of 794 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 85% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Centennial Lakes has a violent crime rate of 65.5 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Centennial Lakes has lower violent crime.
About Centennial Lakes, MN
Centennial Lakes, a Richfield park, was once a peat bog. Its network of waterways and bridges now attracts diverse visitors from across the Twin Cities metro area. With a safety score of 82/100 and a population coverage of 12,219, Centennial Lakes has a total crime rate of 793.9 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.