Is Pasadena or Reno Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Pasadena is safer than Reno (Safety Score 21/100 vs 20/100), with a total crime rate of 2,919 per 100,000 versus 2,975 for Reno — 2% lower. Pasadena has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Pasadena has a 50% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Pasadena | Reno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,918.8 | 2,975.1 | -56.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 566.8 | 530.0 | +36.8 |
| Murder Rate | 4.1 | 8.3 | -4.1 |
| Rape Rate | 69.6 | 69.0 | +0.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 73.7 | 94.5 | -20.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 418.7 | 357.9 | +60.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,351.9 | 2,445.1 | -93.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 252.1 | 312.2 | -60.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,677.7 | 1,784.7 | -107.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 422.2 | 348.2 | +74.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pasadena or Reno safer?
Pasadena is safer with a total crime rate of 2,919 per 100K vs 2,975 for Reno — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Pasadena has a violent crime rate of 566.8 per 100K while Reno has 530.0. Reno has lower violent crime.
About Pasadena, TX
Pasadena, Texas, founded in 1893 after a devastating hurricane, sits southeast of Houston. This large, working-class suburb is a hub for chemical and petrochemical industries along the Houston Ship Channel. With a safety score of 21/100 and a population coverage of 145,199, Pasadena has a total crime rate of 2,918.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Reno, NV
Nestled in the high desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, Reno, Nevada, is famously "The Biggest Little City in the World." This city of just over a quarter-million residents was once the nation's divorce capital due to its lenient laws. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 278,313, Reno has a total crime rate of 2,975.1 per 100,000 residents.