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Pittsburg vs San Marcos Crime Comparison

Is Pittsburg or San Marcos Safer?

Pittsburg is the safer city, with a total crime rate 0% lower than San Marcos based on 2024 FBI data. Pittsburg has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where San Marcos has a 100% lower rate.

Pittsburg, CA

Safety Score 52/100
Population 75,621
Total Crime Rate 2,609.1
Category Wins 2/7

San Marcos, TX

Safety Score 52/100
Population 72,723
Total Crime Rate 2,616.8
Category Wins 5/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Pittsburg San Marcos Difference
Total Crime Rate 2,609.1 2,616.8 -7.7
Violent Crime Rate 460.2 358.9 +101.3
Murder Rate 2.6 0.0 +2.6
Rape Rate 37.0 96.3 -59.2
Robbery Rate 112.4 37.1 +75.3
Aggravated Assault Rate 308.1 225.5 +82.6
Property Crime Rate 2,148.9 2,257.9 -109.0
Burglary Rate 321.3 266.8 +54.6
Larceny-Theft Rate 1,024.9 1,600.6 -575.7
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 802.7 390.5 +412.2

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pittsburg or San Marcos safer?

Pittsburg is safer with a total crime rate of 2,609 per 100K vs 2,617 for San Marcos — a 0% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Pittsburg has a violent crime rate of 460.2 per 100K while San Marcos has 358.9. San Marcos has lower violent crime.

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