Is Culver City or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Houston is safer than Culver City (Safety Score 3/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 5,442 per 100,000 versus 6,530 for Culver City — 17% lower. Culver City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Culver City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 60.2x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Culver City — 5-Year Trend
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Houston — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Culver City | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,530.1 | 5,441.7 | +1,088.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 667.3 | 1,148.3 | -481.0 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 13.8 | -13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 26.0 | 73.0 | -47.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 296.0 | 274.0 | +22.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 345.3 | 787.4 | -442.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,862.8 | 4,293.5 | +1,569.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 615.4 | 644.8 | -29.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 4,735.9 | 2,945.7 | +1,790.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 511.5 | 703.0 | -191.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Culver City or Houston safer?
Houston is safer with a total crime rate of 5,442 per 100K vs 6,530 for Culver City — a 17% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Culver City has a violent crime rate of 667.3 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Culver City has lower violent crime.
About Culver City, CA
Culver City, home to Sony Pictures Studios, is a Westside Los Angeles County city. It's geographically central to the L.A. metro area, with a diverse population of around 40,000 residents. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 38,514, Culver City has a total crime rate of 6,530.1 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.