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Is Abilene, Texas Safe?

Population 131,588 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Abilene runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 87% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,967 per 100K.

Abilene Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAbileneTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2442.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1967.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate611.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD-

282.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2442/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Abilene

Violent crime in Abilene is close to the national average. The rate of 379.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2442.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,967 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Abilene Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary339
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,967
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft611
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Abilene Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Abilene
379.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Abilene
2442.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Abilene Safety

Is Abilene safe?
Not especially. Abilene earns a D- with a crime rate of 282.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Abilene?
282.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2442.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Abilene safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Abilene's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,967 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Abilene?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Abilene generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Abilene police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Abilene?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Abilene's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Abilene compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Abilene ranks behind about 85% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Abilene to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Abilene?
Bad. A D- grade and 282.2 per-thousand rate put Abilene below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Abilene?
379.5 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (45), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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