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Is Coppell, Texas Safe?

Population 41,386 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Coppell 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 254.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,994 per 100K.

Coppell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoppellTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2227.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1994.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate513.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2227/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coppell

Violent crime in Coppell is close to the national average. The rate of 317.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2227.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,994 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coppell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,994
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft513
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coppell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coppell
317.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coppell
2227.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coppell Safety

Is Coppell safe?
Not especially. Coppell earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.5 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 Coppell?
254.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2227.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coppell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coppell's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,994 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coppell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coppell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coppell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coppell?
Crime rates have held steady in Coppell, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Coppell compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Coppell ranks behind about 83% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Coppell 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 Coppell?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.5 per-thousand rate put Coppell below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coppell?
317.6 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (80), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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