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Is Beaumont, Texas Safe?

Population 112,967 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Beaumont faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 87% of US cities. Theft is the most common offense at 2,120 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Beaumont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeaumontTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate347.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2447.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate278.0--268.2
Theft Rate2120.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate618.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

347/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2448/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beaumont

Violent crime in Beaumont is close to the national average. The rate of 347.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2447.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,120 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beaumont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault278
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,120
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft618
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Beaumont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beaumont
347.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beaumont
2447.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Beaumont Safety

Is Beaumont safe?
Not especially. Beaumont earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.5 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 Beaumont?
279.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 347.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2447.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beaumont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Beaumont's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,120 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beaumont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beaumont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beaumont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beaumont?
No. Crime in Beaumont has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Beaumont compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Beaumont ranks behind about 96% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Beaumont to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Beaumont?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.5 per-thousand rate put Beaumont below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 347 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Beaumont?
347.2 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (278), robbery (74), and murder (3.0) 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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