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Is Bellaire, Texas Safe?

Population 17,434 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bellaire is a smaller community of 17,434 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,242 per 100K.

Bellaire Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBellaireTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1900.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1242.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate262.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1901/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bellaire

Violent crime in Bellaire is close to the national average. The rate of 382.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1900.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,242 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bellaire Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,242
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft262
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bellaire Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellaire
382.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellaire
1900.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bellaire Safety

Is Bellaire safe?
Not especially. Bellaire earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.3 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 Bellaire?
228.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1900.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bellaire safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bellaire's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,242 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bellaire?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bellaire generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bellaire police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bellaire?
Crime rates have held steady in Bellaire, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Bellaire compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Bellaire ranks behind about 68% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Bellaire to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bellaire?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.3 per-thousand rate put Bellaire below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bellaire?
382.5 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (69), and murder (7.0) 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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