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Is Friendswood, Texas Safe?

Population 41,319 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Friendswood faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,346 per 100K.

Friendswood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFriendswoodTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate359.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2187.42077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1346.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate320.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2187/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Friendswood

Violent crime in Friendswood is close to the national average. The rate of 359.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2187.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,346 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Friendswood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,346
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft320
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Friendswood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Friendswood
359.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Friendswood
2187.4
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Friendswood Safety

Is Friendswood safe?
Not especially. Friendswood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.7 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 Friendswood?
254.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 359.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2187.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Friendswood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Friendswood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,346 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Friendswood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Friendswood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Friendswood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Friendswood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Friendswood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Friendswood compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Friendswood ranks behind about 82% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Friendswood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Friendswood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.7 per-thousand rate put Friendswood below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 359 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Friendswood?
359.3 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (56), and murder (4.0) 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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