Is Houston or Oregon City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oregon City is safer than Houston (Safety Score 55/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 71% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oregon City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 62.3x 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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Oregon City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | Oregon City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 1,555.9 | +3,885.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 231.1 | +917.2 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 0.0 | +13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 48.4 | +24.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 16.1 | +257.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 166.6 | +620.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 1,324.8 | +2,968.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 115.6 | +529.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 1,080.3 | +1,865.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 129.0 | +574.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or Oregon City safer?
Oregon City is safer with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 71% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while Oregon City has 231.1. Oregon 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 Oregon City, OR
Oregon City, the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains, sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers. Once the capital of the Oregon Territory, its population is around 38,000. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 37,213, Oregon City has a total crime rate of 1,555.9 per 100,000 residents.