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Is Corsicana, Texas Safe?

Population 25,487 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Corsicana faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,677 per 100K.

Corsicana Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCorsicanaTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate342.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2280.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1677.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate423.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

342/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2280/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Corsicana

Violent crime in Corsicana is close to the national average. The rate of 342.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2280.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,677 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Corsicana Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary246
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,677
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft423
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Corsicana Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corsicana
342.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Corsicana
2280.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Corsicana Safety

Is Corsicana safe?
Not especially. Corsicana earns a D with a crime rate of 262.2 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 Corsicana?
262.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 342.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2280.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Corsicana safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Corsicana's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,677 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Corsicana?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Corsicana generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Corsicana police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Corsicana?
No. Crime in Corsicana has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Corsicana compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Corsicana ranks behind about 73% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Corsicana to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Corsicana?
Bad. A D grade and 262.2 per-thousand rate put Corsicana below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 342 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Corsicana?
342.1 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (48), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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