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Is Dripping Springs, Texas Safe?

Population 11,167 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dripping Springs is a smaller community of 11,167 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,715 per 100K.

Dripping Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDripping SpringsTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2078.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1715.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate439.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2078/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dripping Springs

Violent crime in Dripping Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 364.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2078.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,715 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dripping Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,715
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft439
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dripping Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dripping Springs
364.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dripping Springs
2078.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dripping Springs Safety

Is Dripping Springs safe?
Not especially. Dripping Springs earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.2 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 Dripping Springs?
244.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2078.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dripping Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dripping Springs's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,715 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dripping Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dripping Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dripping Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dripping Springs?
Crime rates have held steady in Dripping Springs, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Dripping Springs compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Dripping Springs ranks behind about 82% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dripping Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Dripping Springs?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.2 per-thousand rate put Dripping Springs below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dripping Springs?
364.1 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (64), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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