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Is Fate, Texas Safe?

Population 29,007 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 29,007, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fate earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,643 per 100K.

Fate Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFateTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1896.52077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1643.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate375.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1897/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fate

Violent crime in Fate is below the national average. The rate of 255.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1896.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,643 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fate Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,643
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft375
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fate Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fate
255.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fate
1896.5
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fate Safety

Is Fate safe?
Not especially. Fate earns a C with a crime rate of 215.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fate?
215.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1896.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fate safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Fate 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 Fate?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fate generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fate police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fate?
Crime rates have held steady in Fate, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Fate compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Fate ranks behind about 63% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fate 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 Fate?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Fate?
255.8 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (59), and murder (5.0) 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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