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Is Farmers Branch, Texas Safe?

Population 38,320 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Farmers Branch faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,685 per 100K.

Farmers Branch Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFarmers BranchTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate332.9315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2405.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate207.0--268.2
Theft Rate1685.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate307.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2405/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Farmers Branch

Violent crime in Farmers Branch is close to the national average. The rate of 332.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2405.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,685 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Farmers Branch Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault207
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,685
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft307
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Farmers Branch Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmers Branch
332.9
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmers Branch
2405.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Farmers Branch Safety

Is Farmers Branch safe?
Not especially. Farmers Branch earns a D- with a crime rate of 273.8 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 Farmers Branch?
273.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 332.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2405.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Farmers Branch safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Farmers Branch's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,685 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Farmers Branch?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Farmers Branch generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Farmers Branch police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Farmers Branch?
No. Crime in Farmers Branch has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Farmers Branch compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Farmers Branch 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 Farmers Branch 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 Farmers Branch?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.8 per-thousand rate put Farmers Branch below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 333 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Farmers Branch?
332.9 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (207), robbery (69), 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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