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Is Borger, Texas Safe?

Population 11,842 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Borger is a smaller community of 11,842 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,549 per 100K.

Borger Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBorgerTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2137.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate125.0--268.2
Theft Rate1549.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate366.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

216/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2138/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Borger

Violent crime in Borger is well below the national average. The rate of 215.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2137.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,549 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Borger Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault125
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,549
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft366
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Borger Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Borger
215.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Borger
2137.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Borger Safety

Is Borger safe?
Not especially. Borger earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Borger?
235.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2137.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Borger safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Borger's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,549 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Borger?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Borger generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Borger police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Borger?
Crime rates have held steady in Borger, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Borger compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Borger ranks behind about 76% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Borger to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Borger?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.4 per-thousand rate put Borger below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 216 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Borger?
215.8 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (125), robbery (50), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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