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Is Fredericksburg, Texas Safe?

Population 11,893 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fredericksburg is a smaller community of 11,893 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 194.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,241 per 100K.

Fredericksburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFredericksburgTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.6315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1601.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1241.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate297.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

194.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

347/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1601/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fredericksburg

Violent crime in Fredericksburg is close to the national average. The rate of 346.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1601.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,241 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fredericksburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,241
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft297
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fredericksburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fredericksburg
346.6
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fredericksburg
1601.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fredericksburg Safety

Is Fredericksburg safe?
It depends on where in Fredericksburg you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Fredericksburg?
194.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1601.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fredericksburg safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fredericksburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fredericksburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fredericksburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Fredericksburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Fredericksburg compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Fredericksburg ranks behind about 61% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Fredericksburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Fredericksburg?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Fredericksburg?
346.6 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (64), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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