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Is Cedar Hill, Texas Safe?

Population 49,801 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cedar Hill is a smaller community of 49,801 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

Cedar Hill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCedar HillTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.7315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2168.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate311.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

362/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2168/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cedar Hill

Violent crime in Cedar Hill is close to the national average. The rate of 361.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2168.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cedar Hill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft311
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cedar Hill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedar Hill
361.7
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedar Hill
2168.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Hill Safety

Is Cedar Hill safe?
Not especially. Cedar Hill earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253 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 Cedar Hill?
253 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2168.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cedar Hill safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cedar Hill's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,375 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cedar Hill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cedar Hill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cedar Hill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cedar Hill?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cedar Hill's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Cedar Hill compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Cedar Hill ranks behind about 70% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253 per-thousand rate put Cedar Hill below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 362 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cedar Hill?
361.7 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (45), and murder (4.0) 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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