Is Houston or New Carrolton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Carrolton is safer than Houston (Safety Score 42/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,938 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 64% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New Carrolton has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 174.2x 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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New Carrolton — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | New Carrolton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 1,938.1 | +3,503.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 293.0 | +855.3 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 0.0 | +13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 15.0 | +58.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 112.7 | +161.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 165.3 | +622.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 1,645.1 | +2,648.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 120.2 | +524.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 939.0 | +2,006.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 585.9 | +117.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or New Carrolton safer?
New Carrolton is safer with a total crime rate of 1,938 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 64% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while New Carrolton has 293.0. New Carrolton 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 Carrolton, MD
New Carrollton, Maryland, a Prince George's County suburb, was largely developed in the 1950s. It's home to a significant proportion of government employees due to its proximity to Washington D.C. With a safety score of 42/100 and a population coverage of 13,312, New Carrolton has a total crime rate of 1,938.1 per 100,000 residents.