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Is College Station, Texas Safe?

Population 127,472 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

College Station earns a C- safety grade with 232.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 72% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,766 per 100K.

College Station Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCollege StationTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2034.72077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1766.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate480.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2035/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for College Station

Violent crime in College Station is below the national average. The rate of 290.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2034.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,766 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

College Station Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary228
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,766
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft480
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How College Station Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

College Station
290.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

College Station
2034.7
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About College Station Safety

Is College Station safe?
Not especially. College Station earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in College Station?
232.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2034.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is College Station safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. College Station's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,766 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in College Station?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in College Station generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the College Station police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in College Station?
No. Crime in College Station has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does College Station compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. College Station ranks behind about 71% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is College Station 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 College Station?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.5 per-thousand rate put College Station below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 291 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in College Station?
290.6 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (70), 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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