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Is Clute, Texas Safe?

Population 10,821 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clute is a smaller community of 10,821 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,308 per 100K.

Clute Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCluteTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate221.9315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2043.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate132.0--268.2
Theft Rate1308.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate387.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

222/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2043/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clute

Violent crime in Clute is below the national average. The rate of 221.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2043.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,308 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clute Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault132
049% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary377
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,308
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft387
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clute Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clute
221.9
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clute
2043.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clute Safety

Is Clute safe?
Not especially. Clute earns a C with a crime rate of 226.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clute?
226.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 221.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2043.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clute safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clute's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,308 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clute?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clute generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clute police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clute?
No. Crime in Clute has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Clute compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Clute ranks behind about 69% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Clute 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 Clute?
Bad. A C grade and 226.5 per-thousand rate put Clute below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 222 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clute?
221.9 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (132), robbery (35), 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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