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Is Burleson, Texas Safe?

Population 56,907 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Burleson means there's room for concern. The 215.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,281 per 100K.

Burleson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBurlesonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate269.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1887.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1281.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate425.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

270/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1887/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Burleson

Violent crime in Burleson is below the national average. The rate of 269.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1887.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,281 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Burleson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary316
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,281
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft425
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Burleson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burleson
269.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Burleson
1887.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Burleson Safety

Is Burleson safe?
Not especially. Burleson earns a C with a crime rate of 215.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Burleson?
215.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 269.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1887.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Burleson safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Burleson has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Burleson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Burleson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Burleson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Burleson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Burleson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Burleson compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Burleson ranks behind about 70% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Burleson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Burleson?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Burleson?
269.7 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (66), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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