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Is Bay City, Texas Safe?

Population 17,488 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,488, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bay City earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,410 per 100K.

Bay City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBay CityTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate227.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2041.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate134.0--268.2
Theft Rate1410.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2042/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bay City

Violent crime in Bay City is below the national average. The rate of 227.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2041.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,410 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bay City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault134
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary382
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,410
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bay City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bay City
227.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bay City
2041.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bay City Safety

Is Bay City safe?
Not especially. Bay City earns a C with a crime rate of 226.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bay City?
226.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 227.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2041.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bay City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bay City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,410 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bay City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bay City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bay City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bay City?
Crime rates have held steady in Bay City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Bay City compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Bay City ranks behind about 71% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bay City 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 Bay City?
Bad. A C grade and 226.9 per-thousand rate put Bay City below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 228 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bay City?
227.5 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (134), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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