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Is Azle, Texas Safe?

Population 15,365 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Azle has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 256 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,677 per 100K.

Azle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAzleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate249.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2311.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1677.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate281.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2311/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Azle

Violent crime in Azle is below the national average. The rate of 249.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2311.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,677 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Azle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary297
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,677
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft281
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Azle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Azle
249.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Azle
2311.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Azle Safety

Is Azle safe?
Not especially. Azle earns a D with a crime rate of 256 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Azle?
256 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 249.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2311.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Azle safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Azle's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,677 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Azle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Azle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Azle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Azle?
Crime rates have held steady in Azle, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Azle compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Azle ranks behind about 79% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Azle 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 Azle?
Bad. A D grade and 256 per-thousand rate put Azle below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 249 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Azle?
249.1 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (54), and murder (2.0) 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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