Is Fall River or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fall River is safer than Houston (Safety Score 37/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 2,137 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 61% lower. Fall River has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fall River has a 77% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 24.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Fall River — 5-Year Trend
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Houston — 5-Year Trend
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Fall River, MA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fall River | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,136.6 | 5,441.7 | -3,305.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 745.0 | 1,148.3 | -403.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.1 | 13.8 | -10.7 |
| Rape Rate | 60.7 | 73.0 | -12.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 100.5 | 274.0 | -173.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 578.6 | 787.4 | -208.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,391.6 | 4,293.5 | -2,901.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 231.2 | 644.8 | -413.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 996.1 | 2,945.7 | -1,949.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 164.3 | 703.0 | -538.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fall River or Houston safer?
Fall River is safer with a total crime rate of 2,137 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 61% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fall River has a violent crime rate of 745.0 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Fall River has lower violent crime.
About Fall River, MA
Fall River, site of the infamous Lizzie Borden case, is a South Coast Massachusetts city nestled along the Taunton River. Once a major textile center, its population is now largely working-class, with a significant Portuguese heritage. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 95,573, Fall River has a total crime rate of 2,136.6 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.