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Is Crowley, Texas Safe?

Population 20,954 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,954, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Crowley earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,699 per 100K.

Crowley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCrowleyTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate240.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2074.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1699.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate449.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2074/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Crowley

Violent crime in Crowley is below the national average. The rate of 240.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2074.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,699 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Crowley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary280
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,699
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft449
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Crowley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crowley
240.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crowley
2074.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Crowley Safety

Is Crowley safe?
Not especially. Crowley earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Crowley?
231.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 240.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2074.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Crowley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Crowley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,699 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Crowley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Crowley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Crowley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Crowley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Crowley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Crowley compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Crowley ranks behind about 68% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Crowley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Crowley?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.5 per-thousand rate put Crowley below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Crowley?
240.5 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (55), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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