Is Garland or Salinas Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Salinas is safer than Garland (Safety Score 35/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 2,202 per 100,000 versus 2,222 for Garland — 1% lower. Garland has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Garland has a 57% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Garland | Salinas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,221.7 | 2,202.5 | +19.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 233.5 | 527.1 | -293.6 |
| Murder Rate | 4.9 | 3.8 | +1.1 |
| Rape Rate | 26.4 | 51.2 | -24.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 60.5 | 140.9 | -80.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 140.9 | 328.6 | -187.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,988.2 | 1,675.4 | +312.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 303.3 | 146.6 | +156.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,283.6 | 1,158.4 | +125.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 401.2 | 370.3 | +30.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garland or Salinas safer?
Salinas is safer with a total crime rate of 2,202 per 100K vs 2,222 for Garland — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Garland has a violent crime rate of 233.5 per 100K while Salinas has 527.1. Garland has lower violent crime.
About Garland, TX
Garland, a large suburb northeast of Dallas, was once known as the "Watermelon Capital of the World." Its diverse population of over 240,000 makes it the 12th most populous city in Texas. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 246,255, Garland has a total crime rate of 2,221.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Salinas, CA
Nestled in the Salinas Valley, this agricultural hub is known as the "Salad Bowl of the World." It's the largest city in Monterey County, with a diverse, predominantly Hispanic population. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 158,233, Salinas has a total crime rate of 2,202.5 per 100,000 residents.