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Is Conroe, Texas Safe?

Population 119,564 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Conroe has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 287.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,605 per 100K.

Conroe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricConroeTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate348.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2529.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate263.0--268.2
Theft Rate1605.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate322.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

287.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

348/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeF

2530/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Conroe

Violent crime in Conroe is close to the national average. The rate of 348.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2529.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,605 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Conroe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault263
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary364
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,605
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft322
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Conroe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Conroe
348.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Conroe
2529.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Conroe Safety

Is Conroe safe?
Not especially. Conroe earns a D- with a crime rate of 287.8 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 Conroe?
287.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 348.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2529.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Conroe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Conroe's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,605 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Conroe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Conroe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Conroe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Conroe?
Crime rates have held steady in Conroe, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Conroe compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Conroe ranks behind about 80% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Conroe to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Conroe?
Bad. A D- grade and 287.8 per-thousand rate put Conroe below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 348 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Conroe?
348.4 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (263), robbery (55), 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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