Is High Point or Pasadena Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, High Point is safer than Pasadena (Safety Score 21/100 vs 21/100), with a total crime rate of 2,914 per 100,000 versus 2,919 for Pasadena — 0% lower. High Point has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where High Point has a 38% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | High Point | Pasadena | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,913.6 | 2,918.8 | -5.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 457.4 | 566.8 | -109.4 |
| Murder Rate | 2.6 | 4.1 | -1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 12.8 | 69.6 | -56.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 78.2 | 73.7 | +4.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 361.3 | 418.7 | -57.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,456.2 | 2,351.9 | +104.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 343.5 | 252.1 | +91.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,510.8 | 1,677.7 | -166.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 601.9 | 422.2 | +179.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is High Point or Pasadena safer?
High Point is safer with a total crime rate of 2,914 per 100K vs 2,919 for Pasadena — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
High Point has a violent crime rate of 457.4 per 100K while Pasadena has 566.8. High Point has lower violent crime.
About High Point, NC
High Point, NC, is known as the "Home Furnishings Capital of the World," hosting major markets. Situated in the Piedmont Triad, it's the only city in NC that lies in four counties. With a safety score of 21/100 and a population coverage of 117,619, High Point has a total crime rate of 2,913.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Pasadena, TX
Pasadena, Texas, founded in 1893 after a devastating hurricane, sits southeast of Houston. This large, working-class suburb is a hub for chemical and petrochemical industries along the Houston Ship Channel. With a safety score of 21/100 and a population coverage of 145,199, Pasadena has a total crime rate of 2,918.8 per 100,000 residents.