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Houston vs Atlanta: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Houston has a crime rate of 54 per 1,000 residents vs Atlanta's 55 per 1,000, making Houston 2% safer overall. Houston earns a F safety grade compared to Atlanta's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

Houston

Texas

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeF
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate54/1K
Percentile2%
F

Atlanta

Georgia

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeD
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate55/1K
Percentile2%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricHoustonAtlanta
Overall Crime Rate54/1K55/1K
Violent Crime Rate900.0700.0
Property Crime Rate4500.04800.0
Murder Rate14.712.2
Assault Rate621.4484.4
Robbery Rate128.9129.5
Burglary Rate769.2812.4
Theft Rate3592.53481.2
Vehicle Theft Rate781.01018.6

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Houston is safer in 5 and Atlanta is safer in 4.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Houston, you have a 1 in 19 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 18 in Atlanta.

Full Safety Reports

F
Houston, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
Atlanta, Georgia Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Houston vs Atlanta

Houston Climate Overview

Annual High80°F
Annual Low60.1°F
Annual Rain47.9"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

Atlanta Climate Overview

Annual High72.1°F
Annual Low52.9°F
Annual Rain47.6"
Annual Snow0.9"
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthMay
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

HoustonAtlantaHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Houston is 6°F warmer in summer than Atlanta, but Atlanta is 9°F colder in winter than Houston. Atlanta gets 1 inches of snow annually, while Houston rarely sees any.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston safer than Atlanta?
As of 2026, Houston is 2% safer overall, with a crime rate of 54 per 1,000 residents compared to Atlanta's 55. Houston earns a F safety grade vs Atlanta's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Houston or Atlanta?
Houston has more violent crime at 900 per 100,000 residents. Atlanta is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Houston vs Atlanta?
Houston has a crime rate of 54 per 1,000 (violent: 900/100K, property: 4500/100K). Atlanta has 55 per 1,000 (violent: 700/100K, property: 4800/100K).
Should I move to Houston or Atlanta?
From a safety perspective, Houston has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Houston (pop. 2,397,315) and Atlanta (pop. 529,110) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Houston's F safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Houston and Atlanta compare for property crime?
Houston has lower property crime at 4500 per 100K vs Atlanta's 4800. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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