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Is Belton, Texas Safe?

Population 25,964 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Belton is a smaller community of 25,964 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 205.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,234 per 100K.

Belton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeltonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1668.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1234.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate181.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

388/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1669/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Belton

Violent crime in Belton is close to the national average. The rate of 388.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1668.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,234 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Belton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,234
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft181
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Belton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belton
388.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belton
1668.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Belton Safety

Is Belton safe?
Not especially. Belton earns a C with a crime rate of 205.7 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 Belton?
205.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1668.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Belton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Belton 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 Belton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Belton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Belton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Belton?
No. Crime in Belton has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Belton compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Belton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Belton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Belton?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Belton?
388.1 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (51), 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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