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Is Elgin, Texas Safe?

Population 13,327 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,327, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Elgin earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,222 per 100K.

Elgin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElginTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2025.82077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1222.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2026/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elgin

Violent crime in Elgin is close to the national average. The rate of 363.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2025.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,222 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elgin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,222
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elgin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elgin
363.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elgin
2025.8
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elgin Safety

Is Elgin safe?
Not especially. Elgin earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.9 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 Elgin?
238.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2025.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elgin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elgin's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,222 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elgin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elgin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elgin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elgin?
No. Crime in Elgin has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Elgin compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Elgin ranks behind about 77% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Elgin 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 Elgin?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.9 per-thousand rate put Elgin below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 364 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elgin?
363.5 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (73), and murder (3.0) 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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