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Is Burkburnett, Texas Safe?

Population 11,057 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Burkburnett has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 261.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,425 per 100K.

Burkburnett Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurkburnettTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2264.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate269.0--268.2
Theft Rate1425.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate572.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

353/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2265/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burkburnett

Violent crime in Burkburnett is close to the national average. The rate of 353.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2264.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,425 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burkburnett Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault269
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary378
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,425
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft572
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burkburnett Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burkburnett
353.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burkburnett
2264.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burkburnett Safety

Is Burkburnett safe?
Not especially. Burkburnett earns a D with a crime rate of 261.8 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 Burkburnett?
261.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2264.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burkburnett safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Burkburnett's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,425 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Burkburnett?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burkburnett generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burkburnett police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burkburnett?
No. Crime in Burkburnett has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Burkburnett compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Burkburnett ranks behind about 78% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Burkburnett 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 Burkburnett?
Bad. A D grade and 261.8 per-thousand rate put Burkburnett below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 353 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Burkburnett?
353.2 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (269), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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