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Is Allen, Texas Safe?

Population 113,447 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Allen, Texas sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 240.8 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,309 per 100K.

Allen Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAllenTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2150.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1309.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate226.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

240.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

257/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2151/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Allen

Violent crime in Allen is below the national average. The rate of 257.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2150.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,309 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Allen Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary368
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,309
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft226
071% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Allen Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Allen
257.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Allen
2150.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Allen Safety

Is Allen safe?
Not especially. Allen earns a D+ with a crime rate of 240.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Allen?
240.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2150.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Allen safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Allen's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,309 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Allen?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Allen generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Allen police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Allen?
Crime rates have held steady in Allen, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Allen compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Allen ranks behind about 84% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Allen to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Allen?
Bad. A D+ grade and 240.8 per-thousand rate put Allen below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 257 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Allen?
257.0 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (40), and murder (4.0) 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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