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Is Deer Park, Texas Safe?

Population 34,282 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Deer Park is a smaller community of 34,282 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,074 per 100K.

Deer Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDeer ParkTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.0315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1738.32077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1074.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1738/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Deer Park

Violent crime in Deer Park is below the national average. The rate of 280.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1738.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,074 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Deer Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary227
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,074
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Deer Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Deer Park
280.0
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Deer Park
1738.3
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Park Safety

Is Deer Park safe?
It depends on where in Deer Park you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Deer Park?
201.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1738.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Deer Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Deer Park has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Deer Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Deer Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Deer Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Deer Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Deer Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Deer Park compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Deer Park isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Deer Park 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 Deer Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Deer Park?
280.0 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) 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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