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Is Bastrop, Texas Safe?

Population 13,383 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,383, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bastrop earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,526 per 100K.

Bastrop Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBastropTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate295.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1728.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1526.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--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 CrimeC+

296/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1729/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bastrop

Violent crime in Bastrop is below the national average. The rate of 295.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1728.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,526 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bastrop Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary189
070% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,526
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bastrop Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bastrop
295.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bastrop
1728.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bastrop Safety

Is Bastrop safe?
It depends on where in Bastrop you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Bastrop?
202.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 295.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1728.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bastrop safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Bastrop 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 Bastrop?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bastrop generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bastrop police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bastrop?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bastrop's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Bastrop compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Bastrop isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Bastrop to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bastrop?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 Bastrop?
295.7 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (63), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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