Is Houston or North Mankato Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, North Mankato is safer than Houston (Safety Score 74/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 999 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 82% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where North Mankato has a 97% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 165.4x 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 Mankato | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 998.5 | +4,443.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 149.8 | +998.5 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 7.1 | +6.7 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 64.2 | +8.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 7.1 | +266.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 71.3 | +716.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 848.7 | +3,444.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 92.7 | +552.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 741.7 | +2,203.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 14.3 | +688.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or North Mankato safer?
North Mankato is safer with a total crime rate of 999 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 82% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while North Mankato has 149.8. North Mankato 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 Mankato, MN
North Mankato, Minnesota, a city across the Minnesota River from Mankato, was once home to the prominent financier John L. Washburn. Its population of over 14,000 residents is primarily concentrated along the river valley and up the slopes of the surrounding bluffs. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 14,021, North Mankato has a total crime rate of 998.5 per 100,000 residents.