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Is Andrews, Texas Safe?

Population 13,665 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,665, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Andrews earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,122 per 100K.

Andrews Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAndrewsTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate406.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1617.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate297.0--268.2
Theft Rate1122.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate246.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

407/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1617/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Andrews

Violent crime in Andrews is close to the national average. The rate of 406.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1617.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,122 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Andrews Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault297
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,122
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft246
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Andrews Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Andrews
406.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Andrews
1617.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Andrews Safety

Is Andrews safe?
It depends on where in Andrews you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Andrews?
202.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 406.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1617.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Andrews safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Andrews 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 Andrews?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Andrews generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Andrews police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Andrews?
Crime rates have held steady in Andrews, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Andrews compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Andrews isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Andrews to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Andrews?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Andrews?
406.5 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (297), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) 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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