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Is Balch Springs, Texas Safe?

Population 27,258 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Balch Springs faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,760 per 100K.

Balch Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBalch SpringsTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.9315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2225.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1760.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate298.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2226/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Balch Springs

Violent crime in Balch Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 360.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2225.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,760 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Balch Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,760
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft298
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Balch Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Balch Springs
360.9
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Balch Springs
2225.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Balch Springs Safety

Is Balch Springs safe?
Not especially. Balch Springs earns a D with a crime rate of 258.6 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 Balch Springs?
258.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2225.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Balch Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Balch Springs's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,760 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Balch Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Balch Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Balch Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Balch Springs?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Balch Springs's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Balch Springs compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Balch Springs ranks behind about 78% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Balch Springs 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 Balch Springs?
Bad. A D grade and 258.6 per-thousand rate put Balch Springs below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Balch Springs?
360.9 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (85), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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