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Is Corinth, Texas Safe?

Population 25,297 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,297, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Corinth earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,284 per 100K.

Corinth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCorinthTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate410.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2119.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate328.0--268.2
Theft Rate1284.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate393.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2119/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Corinth

Violent crime in Corinth is close to the national average. The rate of 410.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2119.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,284 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 328 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Corinth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault328
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary331
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,284
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft393
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Corinth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corinth
410.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corinth
2119.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Corinth Safety

Is Corinth safe?
Not especially. Corinth earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253 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 Corinth?
253 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 410.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2119.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Corinth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Corinth's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,284 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Corinth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Corinth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Corinth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Corinth?
No. Crime in Corinth has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Corinth compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Corinth ranks behind about 84% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Corinth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Corinth?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253 per-thousand rate put Corinth below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 411 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Corinth?
410.8 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (328), robbery (78), and murder (8.0) 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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