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Is Bryan, Texas Safe?

Population 91,996 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bryan, Texas sits below average for US cities. The C- grade comes from a 230.6 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,421 per 100K.

Bryan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBryanTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate351.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1954.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1421.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate316.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

352/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1955/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bryan

Violent crime in Bryan is close to the national average. The rate of 351.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1954.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,421 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bryan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,421
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft316
099% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bryan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bryan
351.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bryan
1954.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bryan Safety

Is Bryan safe?
Not especially. Bryan earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bryan?
230.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 351.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1954.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bryan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bryan's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,421 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bryan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bryan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bryan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bryan?
No. Crime in Bryan has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Bryan compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Bryan ranks behind about 62% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bryan to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bryan?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.6 per-thousand rate put Bryan below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 352 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bryan?
351.8 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) 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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