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Is Big Spring, Texas Safe?

Population 22,290 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,290, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Big Spring earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,391 per 100K.

Big Spring Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBig SpringTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1709.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate227.0--268.2
Theft Rate1391.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate371.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

284/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1710/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Big Spring

Violent crime in Big Spring is below the national average. The rate of 284.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1709.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,391 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Big Spring Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault227
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary228
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,391
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft371
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Big Spring Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Big Spring
284.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Big Spring
1709.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Big Spring Safety

Is Big Spring safe?
It depends on where in Big Spring you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Big Spring?
199.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1709.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Big Spring safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Big Spring 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 Big Spring?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Big Spring generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Big Spring police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Big Spring?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Big Spring's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Big Spring compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Big Spring ranks behind about 68% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Big Spring 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 Big Spring?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Big Spring?
284.0 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (227), robbery (66), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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