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Is Freeport, Texas Safe?

Population 10,508 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Freeport is a smaller community of 10,508 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,489 per 100K.

Freeport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFreeportTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.5315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1989.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1489.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate228.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1989/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Freeport

Violent crime in Freeport is below the national average. The rate of 248.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1989.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,489 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Freeport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary333
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,489
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft228
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Freeport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Freeport
248.5
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Freeport
1989.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Freeport Safety

Is Freeport safe?
Not especially. Freeport earns a C with a crime rate of 223.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Freeport?
223.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1989.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Freeport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Freeport's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,489 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Freeport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Freeport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Freeport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Freeport?
No. Crime in Freeport has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Freeport compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Freeport ranks behind about 78% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Freeport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Freeport?
Bad. A C grade and 223.8 per-thousand rate put Freeport below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 249 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Freeport?
248.5 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (50), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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