Moving from Houston, TX to Lincolnwood, IL?
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Is Houston or Lincolnwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lincolnwood is safer than Houston (Safety Score 26/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 2,646 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 51% lower. Houston has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lincolnwood has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 182.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Houston, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | Lincolnwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 2,646.3 | +2,795.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 118.1 | +1,030.1 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 0.0 | +13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 0.0 | +73.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 70.9 | +203.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 39.4 | +748.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 2,528.2 | +1,765.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 748.2 | -103.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 1,496.4 | +1,449.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 283.5 | +419.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Houston, TX to Lincolnwood, IL?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or Lincolnwood safer?
Lincolnwood is safer with a total crime rate of 2,646 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 51% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while Lincolnwood has 118.1. Lincolnwood has lower violent crime.
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.
About Lincolnwood, IL
Lincolnwood, a northern suburb of Chicago, is home to a diverse population and known for its distinctive purple streetlights. Historically, the village was incorporated in 1931. With a safety score of 26/100 and a population coverage of 12,697, Lincolnwood has a total crime rate of 2,646.3 per 100,000 residents.