Is Houston or Saginaw Township Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Saginaw Township is safer than Houston (Safety Score 53/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 1,600 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 robbery, where Saginaw Township has a 93% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 56.8x 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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Saginaw Township — 5-Year Trend
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Houston, TX
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | Saginaw Township | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 1,600.4 | +3,841.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 173.8 | +974.5 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 4.9 | +8.9 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 31.8 | +41.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 19.6 | +254.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 117.5 | +669.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 1,426.7 | +2,866.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 173.8 | +471.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 1,142.8 | +1,802.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 110.1 | +592.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or Saginaw Township safer?
Saginaw Township is safer with a total crime rate of 1,600 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 Saginaw Township has 173.8. Saginaw 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 Saginaw Township, MI
Saginaw Township, a suburban area in Saginaw County, borders the City of Saginaw. It's home to the Saginaw Spirit OHL hockey team and has a population of around 40,000 residents. With a safety score of 53/100 and a population coverage of 40,864, Saginaw Township has a total crime rate of 1,600.4 per 100,000 residents.