Is Houston or Penn Hills Township Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Penn Hills Township is safer than Houston (Safety Score 59/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,426 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 74% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Penn Hills Township has a 84% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 59.2x 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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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | Penn Hills Township | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 1,425.9 | +4,015.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 372.4 | +775.8 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 2.6 | +11.3 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 58.7 | +14.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 43.4 | +230.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 265.3 | +522.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 1,053.5 | +3,240.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 135.2 | +509.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 744.8 | +2,200.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 173.5 | +529.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or Penn Hills Township safer?
Penn Hills Township is safer with a total crime rate of 1,426 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 74% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while Penn Hills Township has 372.4. Penn Hills Township 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 Penn Hills Township, PA
Penn Hills Township, a large suburban community east of Pittsburgh, was once a thriving coal mining area. Its diverse population now spans over 19 square miles. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 39,203, Penn Hills Township has a total crime rate of 1,425.9 per 100,000 residents.
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