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Is Alice, Texas Safe?

Population 17,550 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,550, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Alice earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,494 per 100K.

Alice Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAliceTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1789.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate136.0--268.2
Theft Rate1494.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate334.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

234/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1790/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alice

Violent crime in Alice is below the national average. The rate of 233.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1789.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,494 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alice Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault136
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary204
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,494
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft334
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Alice Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alice
233.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alice
1789.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alice Safety

Is Alice safe?
It depends on where in Alice you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Alice?
202.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1789.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alice safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Alice has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alice?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alice generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alice police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alice?
No. Crime in Alice has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Alice compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Alice ranks behind about 63% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Alice to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Alice?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Alice?
233.7 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (136), robbery (55), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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