Moving from Houston, TX to Thornton, CO?
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Is Houston or Thornton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Thornton is safer than Houston (Safety Score 18/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 3,114 per 100,000 versus 5,442 for Houston — 43% lower. Houston has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Thornton has a 90% lower rate.
Note: Houston is 15.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Houston, TX?
Houston — 5-Year Trend
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Thornton — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Houston | Thornton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,441.7 | 3,114.2 | +2,327.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,148.3 | 278.4 | +869.9 |
| Murder Rate | 13.8 | 1.4 | +12.4 |
| Rape Rate | 73.0 | 79.5 | -6.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 274.0 | 49.4 | +224.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 787.4 | 143.3 | +644.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,293.5 | 2,835.9 | +1,457.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 644.8 | 277.0 | +367.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,945.7 | 2,067.9 | +877.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 703.0 | 490.9 | +212.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Houston, TX to Thornton, CO?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston or Thornton safer?
Thornton is safer with a total crime rate of 3,114 per 100K vs 5,442 for Houston — a 43% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Houston has a violent crime rate of 1,148.3 per 100K while Thornton has 278.4. Thornton 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 Thornton, CO
Thornton, a northern Denver suburb, began as a post-WWII housing boom community. It spans parts of Adams and Weld counties, with a diverse, family-oriented population. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 145,847, Thornton has a total crime rate of 3,114.2 per 100,000 residents.