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Is Celina, Texas Safe?

Population 64,427 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Celina means there's room for concern. The 220.5 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 1,507 per 100K.

Celina Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCelinaTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1932.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1507.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate418.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

272/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1932/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Celina

Violent crime in Celina is below the national average. The rate of 272.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1932.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,507 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Celina Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary204
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,507
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft418
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Celina Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Celina
272.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Celina
1932.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Celina Safety

Is Celina safe?
Not especially. Celina earns a C with a crime rate of 220.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Celina?
220.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1932.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Celina safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Celina's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,507 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Celina?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Celina generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Celina police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Celina?
No. Crime in Celina has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Celina compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Celina ranks behind about 66% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Celina to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Celina?
Bad. A C grade and 220.5 per-thousand rate put Celina below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 272 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Celina?
272.2 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (36), and murder (2.0) 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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