Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Las Cruces is the safer city with a safety score of 65/100. Houston has a violent crime rate of 252.3/100K compared to 498.5/100K in Las Cruces.
| Metric | Houston Texas | Las Cruces New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 62/100 | 65/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 252.3 | 498.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,747.9 | 2,296.6 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,000.2 | 2,795 |
| Murder Rate | 14.7 | 21.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.3 | 132.4 |
| Assault Rate | 136.8 | 271.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 470.6 | 422.9 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,874 | 1,626.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 403.4 | 247.4 |
| Population | 2,300,000 | 43,970 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.