Is Houston or Mount Pleasant Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Mount Pleasant is safer than Houston (Safety Score 58/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,453 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 73% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Mount Pleasant has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 112.7x 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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Mount Pleasant — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | Mount Pleasant | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 1,453.1 | +3,988.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 427.7 | +720.6 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 0.0 | +13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 97.2 | -24.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 4.9 | +269.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 325.6 | +461.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 1,025.4 | +3,268.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 87.5 | +557.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 855.3 | +2,090.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 82.6 | +620.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or Mount Pleasant safer?
Mount Pleasant is safer with a total crime rate of 1,453 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 73% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while Mount Pleasant has 427.7. Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant, MI
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, home to Central Michigan University, is a city in Isabella County. Situated in the geographic center of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, it was originally known as the "Gateway to the North." With a safety score of 58/100 and a population coverage of 20,577, Mount Pleasant has a total crime rate of 1,453.1 per 100,000 residents.