Is Houston or North Greenbush Town Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North Greenbush Town is safer than Houston (Safety Score 57/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,473 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 North Greenbush Town has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 175.2x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | North Greenbush Town | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 1,472.8 | +3,968.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 68.0 | +1,080.3 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 0.0 | +13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 0.0 | +73.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 7.6 | +266.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 60.4 | +726.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 1,404.8 | +2,888.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 83.1 | +561.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 1,291.5 | +1,654.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 30.2 | +672.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or North Greenbush Town safer?
North Greenbush Town is safer with a total crime rate of 1,473 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 North Greenbush Town has 68.0. North Greenbush Town 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 North Greenbush Town, NY
North Greenbush, a Rensselaer County town, was once home to the historic Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus. This suburban area, part of the Capital District, is primarily residential, with a population around 13,000. With a safety score of 57/100 and a population coverage of 13,240, North Greenbush Town has a total crime rate of 1,472.8 per 100,000 residents.
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