Is Guthrie or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Guthrie is safer than Houston (Safety Score 45/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,835 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 66% lower. Guthrie has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Guthrie has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 199.8x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Guthrie — 5-Year Trend
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Houston — 5-Year Trend
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Guthrie, OK
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Guthrie | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,834.8 | 5,441.7 | -3,606.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 163.7 | 1,148.3 | -984.6 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 13.8 | -13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 60.3 | 73.0 | -12.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 8.6 | 274.0 | -265.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 94.8 | 787.4 | -692.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,671.1 | 4,293.5 | -2,622.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 180.9 | 644.8 | -463.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,300.7 | 2,945.7 | -1,645.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 189.5 | 703.0 | -513.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guthrie or Houston safer?
Guthrie is safer with a total crime rate of 1,835 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 66% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Guthrie has a violent crime rate of 163.7 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Guthrie has lower violent crime.
About Guthrie, OK
Guthrie, Oklahoma, a city north of Oklahoma City, was the territorial capital. Its downtown boasts the largest collection of Victorian architecture in the state. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 11,609, Guthrie has a total crime rate of 1,834.8 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.