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Is Cleburne, Texas Safe?

Population 39,942 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cleburne is a smaller community of 39,942 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,022 per 100K.

Cleburne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCleburneTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate219.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2272.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate124.0--268.2
Theft Rate2022.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate303.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

220/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2273/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cleburne

Violent crime in Cleburne is below the national average. The rate of 219.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2272.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,022 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cleburne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault124
046% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery25
039% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary269
0100% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,022
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft303
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cleburne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cleburne
219.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cleburne
2272.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cleburne Safety

Is Cleburne safe?
Not especially. Cleburne earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cleburne?
249.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 219.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2272.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cleburne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cleburne's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,022 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cleburne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cleburne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cleburne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cleburne?
Crime rates have held steady in Cleburne, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Cleburne compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Cleburne ranks behind about 79% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Cleburne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cleburne?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.2 per-thousand rate put Cleburne below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 220 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cleburne?
219.5 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (124), robbery (25), 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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