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Is Converse, Texas Safe?

Population 32,481 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Converse has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 254.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,704 per 100K.

Converse Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricConverseTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2300.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1704.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate197.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2300/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Converse

Violent crime in Converse is below the national average. The rate of 248.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2300.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,704 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Converse Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary243
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,704
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft197
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Converse Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Converse
248.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Converse
2300.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Converse Safety

Is Converse safe?
Not especially. Converse earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Converse?
254.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2300.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Converse safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Converse's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,704 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Converse?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Converse generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Converse police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Converse?
Crime rates have held steady in Converse, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Converse compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Converse ranks behind about 87% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Converse 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 Converse?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.9 per-thousand rate put Converse below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 248 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Converse?
248.1 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), 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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