Is Houston or Morristown Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Morristown is safer than Houston (Safety Score 16/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 3,236 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 41% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Morristown has a 88% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 71.0x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Morristown — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | Morristown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 3,236.4 | +2,205.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 765.5 | +382.8 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 3.1 | +10.7 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 45.9 | +27.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 33.7 | +240.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 682.8 | +104.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 2,470.9 | +1,822.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 251.1 | +393.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 1,953.5 | +992.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 266.4 | +436.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or Morristown safer?
Morristown is safer with a total crime rate of 3,236 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 41% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while Morristown has 765.5. Morristown 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 Morristown, TN
Morristown, Tennessee, a city in Hamblen County, sits in the picturesque Holston River Valley. Home to Carson-Newman University, a private liberal arts college, its population was around 30,000 in 2020. With a safety score of 16/100 and a population coverage of 32,660, Morristown has a total crime rate of 3,236.4 per 100,000 residents.