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Is Forest Hill, Texas Safe?

Population 14,056 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Forest Hill has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 255.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,364 per 100K.

Forest Hill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricForest HillTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2271.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1364.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate542.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

281/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2271/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Forest Hill

Violent crime in Forest Hill is below the national average. The rate of 280.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2271.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,364 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Forest Hill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary328
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,364
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft542
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Forest Hill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Hill
280.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Forest Hill
2271.0
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Hill Safety

Is Forest Hill safe?
Not especially. Forest Hill earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Forest Hill?
255.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2271.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Forest Hill safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Forest Hill's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,364 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Forest Hill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Forest Hill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Forest Hill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Forest Hill?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Forest Hill's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Forest Hill compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Forest Hill ranks behind about 71% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.2 per-thousand rate put Forest Hill below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 281 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Forest Hill?
280.8 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (47), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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