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Is Alvin, Texas Safe?

Population 30,115 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alvin is a smaller community of 30,115 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 208.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,179 per 100K.

Alvin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlvinTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1750.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1179.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate444.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

337/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1751/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alvin

Violent crime in Alvin is close to the national average. The rate of 336.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1750.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,179 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alvin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary228
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,179
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft444
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Alvin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alvin
336.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alvin
1750.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alvin Safety

Is Alvin safe?
Not especially. Alvin earns a C with a crime rate of 208.7 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 Alvin?
208.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1750.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alvin safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Alvin 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 Alvin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alvin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alvin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alvin?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Alvin's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Alvin compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Alvin ranks behind about 68% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Alvin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Alvin?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Alvin?
336.5 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (38), and murder (7.0) 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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