Is Houston or Perkins Township Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Perkins Township is safer than Houston (Safety Score 23/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 2,760 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 49% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Perkins Township has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 184.0x 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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Houston, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | Perkins Township | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 2,760.4 | +2,681.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 103.1 | +1,045.1 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 0.0 | +13.8 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 7.9 | +65.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 7.9 | +266.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 87.3 | +700.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 2,657.3 | +1,636.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 15.9 | +628.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 2,609.7 | +336.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 31.7 | +671.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or Perkins Township safer?
Perkins Township is safer with a total crime rate of 2,760 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 49% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while Perkins Township has 103.1. Perkins 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 Perkins Township, OH
Perkins Township, in north-central Erie County, is a suburban and rural area just south of Sandusky. Named for a founding family, its landscape is shaped by the nearby Sandusky Bay. The township is home to roughly 12,000 residents. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 12,607, Perkins Township has a total crime rate of 2,760.4 per 100,000 residents.