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Is Benbrook, Texas Safe?

Population 24,279 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Benbrook is a smaller community of 24,279 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,885 per 100K.

Benbrook Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBenbrookTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2139.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1885.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate406.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

251/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2140/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Benbrook

Violent crime in Benbrook is below the national average. The rate of 251.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2139.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,885 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Benbrook Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,885
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft406
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Benbrook Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Benbrook
251.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Benbrook
2139.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Benbrook Safety

Is Benbrook safe?
Not especially. Benbrook earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Benbrook?
239.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2139.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Benbrook safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Benbrook's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,885 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Benbrook?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Benbrook generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Benbrook police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Benbrook?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Benbrook's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Benbrook compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Benbrook ranks behind about 81% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Benbrook to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Benbrook?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.1 per-thousand rate put Benbrook below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 251 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Benbrook?
251.0 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (63), and murder (2.0) 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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