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Is Bellmead, Texas Safe?

Population 10,592 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,592, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bellmead earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,793 per 100K.

Bellmead Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBellmeadTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate262.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2080.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate1793.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate282.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2080/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bellmead

Violent crime in Bellmead is below the national average. The rate of 262.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2080.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,793 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bellmead Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary302
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,793
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft282
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bellmead Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellmead
262.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellmead
2080.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bellmead Safety

Is Bellmead safe?
Not especially. Bellmead earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bellmead?
234.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 262.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2080.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bellmead safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bellmead's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,793 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bellmead?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bellmead generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bellmead police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bellmead?
No. Crime in Bellmead has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Bellmead compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Bellmead ranks behind about 70% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bellmead to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bellmead?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.3 per-thousand rate put Bellmead below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 263 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bellmead?
262.8 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (56), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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