Is East Peoria or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, East Peoria is safer than Houston (Safety Score 26/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 2,633 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 52% lower. East Peoria has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where East Peoria has a 95% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 106.0x 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 | East Peoria | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,633.4 | 5,441.7 | -2,808.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 269.7 | 1,148.3 | -878.5 |
| Murder Rate | 4.6 | 13.8 | -9.2 |
| Rape Rate | 59.4 | 73.0 | -13.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 13.7 | 274.0 | -260.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 187.5 | 787.4 | -599.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,363.6 | 4,293.5 | -1,929.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 480.0 | 644.8 | -164.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,787.6 | 2,945.7 | -1,158.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 96.0 | 703.0 | -607.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Peoria or Houston safer?
East Peoria is safer with a total crime rate of 2,633 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 52% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
East Peoria has a violent crime rate of 269.7 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. East Peoria has lower violent crime.
About East Peoria, IL
East Peoria, a Tazewell County city, sits along the Illinois River. Home to Caterpillar's first factory, it maintains an industrial character and a population of around 23,000 residents. With a safety score of 26/100 and a population coverage of 21,873, East Peoria has a total crime rate of 2,633.4 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.