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Is Canyon, Texas Safe?

Population 16,518 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Canyon 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 259.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,883 per 100K.

Canyon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCanyonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2281.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1883.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate435.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

316/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2281/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Canyon

Violent crime in Canyon is close to the national average. The rate of 316.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2281.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,883 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Canyon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary307
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,883
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft435
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Canyon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canyon
316.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canyon
2281.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Canyon Safety

Is Canyon safe?
Not especially. Canyon earns a D with a crime rate of 259.8 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 Canyon?
259.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2281.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Canyon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Canyon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,883 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Canyon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Canyon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Canyon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Canyon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Canyon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Canyon compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Canyon ranks behind about 90% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Canyon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Canyon?
Bad. A D grade and 259.8 per-thousand rate put Canyon below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 316 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Canyon?
316.4 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (76), 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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