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Is Bonham, Texas Safe?

Population 11,263 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bonham is a smaller community of 11,263 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,821 per 100K.

Bonham Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBonhamTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2128.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1821.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate517.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2129/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bonham

Violent crime in Bonham is below the national average. The rate of 241.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2128.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,821 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bonham Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary276
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,821
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft517
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bonham Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bonham
241.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bonham
2128.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bonham Safety

Is Bonham safe?
Not especially. Bonham earns a C- with a crime rate of 237 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bonham?
237 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2128.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bonham safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bonham's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,821 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bonham?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bonham generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bonham police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bonham?
No. Crime in Bonham has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Bonham compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Bonham ranks behind about 80% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bonham 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 Bonham?
Bad. A C- grade and 237 per-thousand rate put Bonham below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bonham?
241.3 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (53), 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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