Is Houston or Pleasant Hill Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Pleasant Hill is safer than Houston (Safety Score 7/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 4,261 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 22% lower. Houston has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Pleasant Hill has a 79% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 69.1x 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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Pleasant Hill — 5-Year Trend
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Houston, TX
Pleasant Hill, CA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | Pleasant Hill | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 4,260.7 | +1,181.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 235.6 | +912.7 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 6.0 | +7.8 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 11.9 | +61.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 101.4 | +172.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 116.3 | +671.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 4,025.2 | +268.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 274.3 | +370.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 3,419.9 | -474.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 331.0 | +372.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or Pleasant Hill safer?
Pleasant Hill is safer with a total crime rate of 4,261 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 22% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while Pleasant Hill has 235.6. Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill, CA
Pleasant Hill, once part of a Spanish land grant, is a Contra Costa County suburb. It's home to Diablo Valley College and has a population of around 36,000. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 33,539, Pleasant Hill has a total crime rate of 4,260.7 per 100,000 residents.