Is Horn Lake or Lewiston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lewiston is safer than Horn Lake (Safety Score 56/100 vs 56/100), with a total crime rate of 1,504 per 100,000 versus 1,513 for Horn Lake — 1% lower. Horn Lake has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lewiston has a 100% lower rate.
Horn Lake — 5-Year Trend
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Lewiston — 5-Year Trend
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Horn Lake, MS
Lewiston, ID
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Horn Lake | Lewiston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,512.6 | 1,504.2 | +8.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 113.7 | 191.2 | -77.5 |
| Murder Rate | 3.8 | 0.0 | +3.8 |
| Rape Rate | 0.0 | 65.7 | -65.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 19.0 | 11.4 | +7.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 87.2 | 114.2 | -27.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,398.9 | 1,312.9 | +86.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 174.4 | 291.1 | -116.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,088.0 | 887.7 | +200.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 136.5 | 134.2 | +2.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horn Lake or Lewiston safer?
Lewiston is safer with a total crime rate of 1,504 per 100K vs 1,513 for Horn Lake — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Horn Lake has a violent crime rate of 113.7 per 100K while Lewiston has 191.2. Horn Lake has lower violent crime.
About Horn Lake, MS
Horn Lake, Mississippi, a suburb just south of Memphis, grew significantly after the construction of I-55. The city, part of DeSoto County, shares its name with a large, crescent-shaped lake that was once a bend in the Mississippi River. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 26,378, Horn Lake has a total crime rate of 1,512.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Lewiston, ID
Lewiston, the "Gate City" at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, is the lowest elevation city in Idaho. It's home to Lewis-Clark State College, with a population around 35,000. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 35,036, Lewiston has a total crime rate of 1,504.2 per 100,000 residents.