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Houston vs San Antonio: 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 San Antonio's 53 per 1,000, making San Antonio 2% safer overall. San Antonio earns a F safety grade compared to Houston'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

San Antonio

Texas

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate53/1K
Percentile2%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricHoustonSan Antonio
Overall Crime Rate54/1K53/1K
Violent Crime Rate900.0500.0
Property Crime Rate4500.04800.0
Murder Rate14.79.3
Assault Rate621.4356.2
Robbery Rate128.967.7
Burglary Rate769.2837.0
Theft Rate3592.53732.9
Vehicle Theft Rate781.0970.3

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 4 and San Antonio is safer in 5.

Victim Odds Comparison

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

Full Safety Reports

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Houston, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
F
San Antonio, Texas Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Houston vs San Antonio

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

San Antonio Climate Overview

Annual High81°F
Annual Low57.8°F
Annual Rain31.5"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months5
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

Monthly Temperature Comparison

HoustonSan AntonioHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but winter temperatures are comparable. Houston is wetter with 48" of annual rain compared to 32". Houston has more comfortable weather months (6 vs 5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston safer than San Antonio?
As of 2026, San Antonio is 2% safer overall, with a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents compared to Houston's 54. San Antonio earns a F safety grade vs Houston's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Houston or San Antonio?
Houston has more violent crime at 900 per 100,000 residents. San Antonio is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Houston vs San Antonio?
Houston has a crime rate of 54 per 1,000 (violent: 900/100K, property: 4500/100K). San Antonio has 53 per 1,000 (violent: 500/100K, property: 4800/100K).
Should I move to Houston or San Antonio?
From a safety perspective, San Antonio has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Houston (pop. 2,397,315) and San Antonio (pop. 1,548,422) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. San Antonio's F safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Houston and San Antonio compare for property crime?
Houston has lower property crime at 4500 per 100K vs San Antonio'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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