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Is Fairview, Texas Safe?

Population 10,913 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Fairview faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,835 per 100K.

Fairview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairviewTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.2315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2312.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1835.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate402.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2313/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairview

Violent crime in Fairview is below the national average. The rate of 273.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2312.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,835 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,835
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft402
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview
273.2
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview
2312.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairview Safety

Is Fairview safe?
Not especially. Fairview earns a D with a crime rate of 258.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fairview?
258.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2312.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairview safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairview's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,835 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairview?
Crime rates have held steady in Fairview, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Fairview compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Fairview ranks behind about 88% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Fairview 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 Fairview?
Bad. A D grade and 258.6 per-thousand rate put Fairview below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 273 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairview?
273.2 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (50), and murder (6.0) 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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