Is Houston or New Castle City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Castle City is safer than Houston (Safety Score 69/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,120 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 79% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where New Castle City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 109.1x 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 Castle City — 5-Year Trend
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Houston, TX
New Castle City, PA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | New Castle City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 1,119.9 | +4,321.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 84.7 | +1,063.6 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 9.4 | +4.4 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 0.0 | +73.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 0.0 | +274.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 75.3 | +712.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 1,035.2 | +3,258.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 211.7 | +433.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 715.2 | +2,230.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 108.2 | +594.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or New Castle City safer?
New Castle City is safer with a total crime rate of 1,120 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 79% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while New Castle City has 84.7. New Castle City 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 Castle City, PA
New Castle, PA, once a significant tin plate producer, sits in Lawrence County near the Ohio border. This Rust Belt city is characterized by its aging infrastructure and a shrinking, predominantly white population. With a safety score of 69/100 and a population coverage of 21,252, New Castle City has a total crime rate of 1,119.9 per 100,000 residents.