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Is Boerne, Texas Safe?

Population 24,047 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Boerne is a smaller community of 24,047 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,495 per 100K.

Boerne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBoerneTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate260.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1916.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1495.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate302.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1917/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Boerne

Violent crime in Boerne is below the national average. The rate of 260.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1916.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,495 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Boerne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary238
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,495
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft302
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Boerne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boerne
260.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boerne
1916.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Boerne Safety

Is Boerne safe?
Not especially. Boerne earns a C with a crime rate of 217.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Boerne?
217.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 260.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1916.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Boerne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Boerne's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,495 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Boerne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Boerne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Boerne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Boerne?
Crime rates have held steady in Boerne, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Boerne compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Boerne ranks behind about 74% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Boerne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Boerne?
Bad. A C grade and 217.7 per-thousand rate put Boerne below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 261 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Boerne?
260.5 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (46), and murder (6.0) 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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