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Is Amarillo, Texas Safe?

Population 205,130 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Amarillo, Texas sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 252 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,823 per 100K.

Amarillo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAmarilloTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate426.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2093.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate315.0--268.2
Theft Rate1823.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate421.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

426/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2093/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Amarillo

Violent crime in Amarillo is above the national average. The rate of 426.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2093.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,823 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 315 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Amarillo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault315
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary385
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,823
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft421
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Amarillo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Amarillo
426.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Amarillo
2093.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Amarillo Safety

Is Amarillo safe?
Not especially. Amarillo earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Amarillo?
252 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 426.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2093.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Amarillo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Amarillo's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,823 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Amarillo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Amarillo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Amarillo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Amarillo?
No. Crime in Amarillo has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Amarillo compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Amarillo ranks behind about 72% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Amarillo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Amarillo?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252 per-thousand rate put Amarillo below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 426 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Amarillo?
426.4 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (315), robbery (53), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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