Is Haysville or Houston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Haysville is safer than Houston (Safety Score 54/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,562 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 71% lower. Haysville has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Haysville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 205.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Haysville — 5-Year Trend
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Houston — 5-Year Trend
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Haysville, KS
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Haysville | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,562.4 | 5,441.7 | -3,879.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 221.9 | 1,148.3 | -926.3 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 13.8 | -13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 62.1 | 73.0 | -10.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 8.9 | 274.0 | -265.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 150.9 | 787.4 | -636.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,340.4 | 4,293.5 | -2,953.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 221.9 | 644.8 | -422.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 896.6 | 2,945.7 | -2,049.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 221.9 | 703.0 | -481.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Haysville or Houston safer?
Haysville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,562 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 71% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Haysville has a violent crime rate of 221.9 per 100K while Houston has 1,148.3. Haysville has lower violent crime.
About Haysville, KS
Haysville, a Sedgwick County suburb, developed around the railroad in the late 19th century. Its predominantly residential landscape is home to a population of around 12,000. With a safety score of 54/100 and a population coverage of 11,265, Haysville has a total crime rate of 1,562.4 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.