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Is Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas Safe?

Population 12,025 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,025, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fair Oaks Ranch earns a C- with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,912 per 100K.

Fair Oaks Ranch Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFair Oaks RanchTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate209.1315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2180.12077.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1912.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate217.0--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 CrimeB-

209/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2180/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fair Oaks Ranch

Violent crime in Fair Oaks Ranch is well below the national average. The rate of 209.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2180.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,912 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fair Oaks Ranch Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary389
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,912
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft217
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fair Oaks Ranch Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fair Oaks Ranch
209.1
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fair Oaks Ranch
2180.1
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fair Oaks Ranch Safety

Is Fair Oaks Ranch safe?
Not especially. Fair Oaks Ranch earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fair Oaks Ranch?
238.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 209.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2180.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fair Oaks Ranch safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fair Oaks Ranch's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,912 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fair Oaks Ranch?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fair Oaks Ranch generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fair Oaks Ranch police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fair Oaks Ranch?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fair Oaks Ranch's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Fair Oaks Ranch compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Fair Oaks Ranch ranks behind about 79% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fair Oaks Ranch to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fair Oaks Ranch?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.9 per-thousand rate put Fair Oaks Ranch below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 209 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fair Oaks Ranch?
209.1 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (44), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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