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Is Copperas Cove, Texas Safe?

Population 40,118 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Copperas Cove is a smaller community of 40,118 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,581 per 100K.

Copperas Cove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCopperas CoveTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate236.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2188.92077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1581.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate517.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2189/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Copperas Cove

Violent crime in Copperas Cove is below the national average. The rate of 236.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2188.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,581 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Copperas Cove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary422
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,581
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft517
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Copperas Cove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Copperas Cove
236.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Copperas Cove
2188.9
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Copperas Cove Safety

Is Copperas Cove safe?
Not especially. Copperas Cove earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Copperas Cove?
242.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 236.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2188.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Copperas Cove safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Copperas Cove's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,581 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Copperas Cove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Copperas Cove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Copperas Cove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Copperas Cove?
Crime rates have held steady in Copperas Cove, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Copperas Cove compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Copperas Cove ranks behind about 68% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.5 per-thousand rate put Copperas Cove below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 236 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Copperas Cove?
236.2 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (54), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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