Is Houston or New Baltimore Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Baltimore is safer than Houston (Safety Score 94/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 443 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 92% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New Baltimore has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 193.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Houston — 5-Year Trend
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New Baltimore — 5-Year Trend
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Houston, TX
New Baltimore, MI
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | New Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 443.1 | +4,998.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 41.8 | +1,106.5 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 0.0 | +13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 25.1 | +47.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 0.0 | +274.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 16.7 | +770.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 401.3 | +3,892.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 16.7 | +628.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 351.1 | +2,594.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 33.4 | +669.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or New Baltimore safer?
New Baltimore is safer with a total crime rate of 443 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 92% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while New Baltimore has 41.8. New Baltimore 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 New Baltimore, MI
New Baltimore, Michigan, a city incorporated in 1867, sits along Anchor Bay of Lake St. Clair. This small community in Macomb County has a population of just over 12,000. With a safety score of 94/100 and a population coverage of 11,961, New Baltimore has a total crime rate of 443.1 per 100,000 residents.