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Is Ennis, Texas Safe?

Population 25,694 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,694, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Ennis earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,011 per 100K.

Ennis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEnnisTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1669.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1011.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate218.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1670/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ennis

Violent crime in Ennis is below the national average. The rate of 280.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1669.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,011 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ennis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,011
072% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft218
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ennis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ennis
280.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ennis
1669.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ennis Safety

Is Ennis safe?
It depends on where in Ennis 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 Ennis?
195 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1669.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ennis safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ennis 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 Ennis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ennis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ennis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ennis?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ennis's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Ennis compare to other cities in Texas?
Middle of the pack for Texas. Ennis isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 52th percentile among Texas cities.
How safe is Ennis 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 Ennis?
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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ennis?
280.3 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (50), 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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