Is Goldsboro or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Houston is safer than Goldsboro (Safety Score 3/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 5,442 per 100,000 versus 6,940 for Goldsboro — 22% lower. Goldsboro has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Houston has a 69% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 69.3x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Goldsboro — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Houston — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Goldsboro, NC
Houston, TX
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Goldsboro | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,940.0 | 5,441.7 | +1,498.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,076.4 | 1,148.3 | -71.8 |
| Murder Rate | 44.9 | 13.8 | +31.1 |
| Rape Rate | 29.9 | 73.0 | -43.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 182.4 | 274.0 | -91.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 819.3 | 787.4 | +31.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,863.5 | 4,293.5 | +1,570.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 980.7 | 644.8 | +336.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 4,559.9 | 2,945.7 | +1,614.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 322.9 | 703.0 | -380.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goldsboro or Houston safer?
Houston is safer with a total crime rate of 5,442 per 100K vs 6,940 for Goldsboro — a 22% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Goldsboro has a violent crime rate of 1,076.4 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Goldsboro has lower violent crime.
About Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro, NC, a city in Wayne County, is home to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Historically, it was a significant railway hub in eastern North Carolina. Its population is around 35,000. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 33,444, Goldsboro has a total crime rate of 6,940.0 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.